Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Description:

An oncology biotech company is seeking a collaborative and independent Research Associate III (RA III) to participate in development of antibody-based oncology therapeutics. The RA III will report to the Molecular and Cellular Technologies team lead within Antibody Discovery. Their primary responsibilities will include engineering cell lines and performing flow-based assays to support antibody campaigns. The successful candidate will work well in a highly collaborative team environment and possess expertise in flow cytometry, mammalian cell culture, and cell engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, troubleshoot, optimize, and interpret experiments

• Order constructs for overexpression and knockout cell line generation

• Engineer cell lines using transfection, nucleofection, CRISPR/Cas9, lentiviral transduction, and other methodologies

• Evaluate target expression on engineered and endogenous cell lines using flow cytometry and molecular characterization

• Perform routine cell culture maintenance and banking, working with both primary and cancer cells

• Optimize and perform flow cytometry assays to screen and characterize antibodies

• Maintain laboratory spaces, equipment, and supplies

• Keep an up-to-date and accurate electronic laboratory notebook

• Present experimental findings and contribute to scientific discussion at group and cross-functional team meetings

• Proactively seek guidance and build knowledge relevant to the role

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree + 4 years laboratory research experience or Master’s degree + 2 years laboratory research experience in biological sciences or related subject

• Proficiency in culturing/maintaining multiple cell lines under BSL2 conditions

• Knowledge of cell engineering platforms, including transient transfection, generation of stable cell lines, and CRISPR

• Experience in multi-color flow cytometry

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, according to project needs

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to maintain a good working laboratory notebook

• Experience with FACS and single-cell cloning

• Basic molecular biology skills, including vector design, cloning, and PCR

• Knowledge of antibodies or antibody drug conjugates (ADCs)

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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