What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate II - Bioassay position at BioLegend?
BioLegend | About Us
At BioLegend, we are committed to providing researchers with the most comprehensive and cutting-edge high-quality reagents for life science research. Being part of Revvity, a global provider of health science solutions, technologies, expertise and services for life sciences and diagnostics, allows us to extend the mission of enabling our customers to do legendary discovery. Join us and make a difference!
Job Summary
This position will contribute to new product development by performing bioassays to test recombinant proteins and neutralizing antibodies. The main responsibilities include performing routine QC testing and participating in optimization and validation of new bioassays. This candidate will also be involved in new bioassay development and should be able to work independently and as a part of a team. Additional responsibilities include culturing mammalian cell lines, isolating primary cells, and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies. The position requires careful documentation of experiments, data analysis, and progress reports.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please note that base pay is only one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range allows for the successful candidate to have an opportunity to progress within the position and develop at our company. This base pay range does not take into account bonuses, equity, or other benefits which may be applicable and are dependent on the level and position offered.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Lab
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a laboratory environment with occasional data entry on a computer. Occasional exposure to a warehouse environment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.
What do we offer?
We provide competitive and comprehensive benefits to our employees. Below are some highlights of our benefits:
At BioLegend, we are committed to providing researchers with the most comprehensive and cutting-edge high-quality reagents for life science research. Being part of Revvity, a global provider of health science solutions, technologies, expertise and services for life sciences and diagnostics, allows us to extend the mission of enabling our customers to do legendary discovery. Join us and make a difference!
Job Summary
This position will contribute to new product development by performing bioassays to test recombinant proteins and neutralizing antibodies. The main responsibilities include performing routine QC testing and participating in optimization and validation of new bioassays. This candidate will also be involved in new bioassay development and should be able to work independently and as a part of a team. Additional responsibilities include culturing mammalian cell lines, isolating primary cells, and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies. The position requires careful documentation of experiments, data analysis, and progress reports.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Perform bioassays following established protocols.
- Contribute to optimization and validation of new bioassays.
- Develop new bioassay.
- Maintain cell lines using sterile cell culture technique.
- Isolate primary cells.
- Perform data analysis and keep good records and documentation.
- Other projects or responsibilities as may be required.
- innovate – Be better, keep improving, be more efficient, creative, and be in the forefront of development
- Aspire – Have desire, purpose, and ambition challenging ourselves to push the limits and reach new heights
- Collaborate – Foster teamwork, common goals, selflessness, communication and mutual support
- Transform – Adapt, learn, re-invent and change for future development and growth
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Biology, Immunology, or other related discipline)
- 3 years of academic or industry laboratory experience
- 2 year of experience with tissue culture of mammalian cell lines
- Master’s degree in Science (Biology, Immunology, or other related discipline)
- Experience in primary cell cultures
- 2 years of experience in performing bioassay
- Outstanding organization and communication
- Highly motivated and a good team player
- Familiarity with basic lab equipment and knowledge of lab safety protocols
Please note that base pay is only one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range allows for the successful candidate to have an opportunity to progress within the position and develop at our company. This base pay range does not take into account bonuses, equity, or other benefits which may be applicable and are dependent on the level and position offered.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Lab
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a laboratory environment with occasional data entry on a computer. Occasional exposure to a warehouse environment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.
What do we offer?
We provide competitive and comprehensive benefits to our employees. Below are some highlights of our benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time-Off
- Parental Benefits
- 401k with Company Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- For benefit-eligible roles only. Part-time and temporary roles may not be eligible for all benefits listed. Please reach out to your recruiter for more information.
Salary : $65,000 - $67,000
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