Bench Scientist

Job Title: Bench Scientist
Job Location: Bothell, WA
Job Duration: 6-7 Months (possibility of extension)
Shift:
Payrate: $36.04/ hr on w2

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a senior associate scientist to help manage our internal protein inventory and assist with routine antibody purifications.
• Your primary activities will be to fulfill inventory requests, perform FPLC-based antibody purifications, and analyze purified material to confirm quality.
• Your work will support the core protein production group within the Research department and will play a critical role in driving preclinical efforts to develop Client antibody-based therapeutics.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regularly monitor, self-assign, and update inventory requests
• Use LIMS interface and Excel workbooks to fulfill and document assigned requests
• Manipulate protein samples under sterile conditions inside a biosafety cabinet
• Purify antibodies with AKTA Avant equipment
• Characterize purified proteins by UPLC, UV-vis, and Mass Spectrometry methods
• Maintain detailed records of purification experiments in an ELN
• Complete general lab upkeep including buffer preparation and basic FPLC/column maintenance
• Communicate activities to the team and troubleshoot any issues, elevating problems to management as needed.

Oragnizational Relationship:

• Regularly interact with members of Protein Solutions Group, particularly the Purification sub-team
• Regularly interact with inventory requestors, particularly members of the Conjugation and In Vivo groups

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry) with 2+ years post-degree lab experience.

Technical Skills Required:

• Wet lab experience using pipettes and maintaining sample sterility using biological safety cabinets
• Hands-on experience with FPLC protein purification
• High attention to detail and successfully accomplishes meticulous work
• Demonstrated ability to handle simultaneous responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities
• Able to identify concerns, investigate solutions and escalate to management
• Work in a team-based environment employing a solution-based approach
• (Preferred) experience with protein analytical methods (e.g., analytical SEC, HIC, mass spectrometry)
• (Preferred) experience keeping records in ELN systems
• (Preferred) writes or understands advanced Excel formulas and VBA or other coding languages

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Able to lift and move 25 lbs


Hard Skills:
1. Manipulate protein samples under sterile conditions inside a biosafety cabinet
2. Regularly monitor, self-assign, and update inventory requests
3. Purify antibodies with AKTA Avant equipment

Preferred Skills:
1. experience with protein analytical methods (e.g., analytical SEC, HIC, mass spectrometry)
2. experience keeping records in ELN systems
3. writes or understands advanced Excel formulas and VBA or other coding languages


Interview Process:
Teams (w/Camera On)
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