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Pfizer BioMedicine Design group at San Diego, CA is seeking an outstanding and highly motivated Associate Scientist with training in protein biochemistry to join a dynamic team in antibody discovery, optimization, and production. This role requires good understanding and hands-on skills in protein/antibody production and engineering.
Job Responsibility:
Work within a team on various antibody identification, optimization, and/or production projects in parallel
Maintain mammalian cell culture and execute various transient expression methods
Implement molecular biology methods such as reformatting scFv to IgG and other modalities
Implement protein purification methods to isolate IgG, fusion proteins and antigens from mammalian cell culture
Analyze proteins using standard protein characterization methods
Design experiments, analyze data, and troubleshoot when issues arise, under supervision
Present experimental design and results at internal meetings
Accomplish goals under project team timelines
Requirements:
B.S or M.S in Biological Science (Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology) or a related field (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Biological Engineering)
B.S or M.S with 0-2 years of relevant experience in either an academic or industrial setting
Familiar with tissue-culture sterile techniques and mammalian cell culture
Understand principles and able to execute modern molecular biology techniques, preferred in antibody engineering field
Understand principles and able to execute modern protein purification techniques, preferred in antibody engineering field
Detail-oriented, document data and experiments properly, good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced interdisciplinary scientific team and the desire to learn new techniques
Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
Nice to have:
Previous experience with protein and/or antibody engineering
Previous experience with suspension mammalian cell culture and transient expression
Previous experience with molecular cloning techniques (primer design, PCR, gel extraction, restriction/homology cloning), sequence confirmation, and plasmid preparation
Previous experience with protein purification (protein A/G affinity, IMAC, size exclusion, ion exchange chromatography) and protein characterization methods, including SDS-PAGE/cGE, aSEC, mass spec, endotoxin measurement
What we offer:
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
paid vacation, holiday and personal days
paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage