Research Staff Scientist, Immunology

If you are a strong scientific leader who can engage and inspire, we want to hear from you! The Bioanalytical Research and Instrumentation Center is looking for a Research Staff Scientist, Immunology to drive antibody discovery using state of the art technologies. We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented scientist with strong background in immunology / cell biology and experience developing cell-based assays to support our efforts in target validation, early phase antibody discovery and biomarker discovery. This person will be a critical part of cross-functional scientific teams that design and develop innovative diagnostic products. The successful candidate will have a background in immunology and bioanalytical techniques. This position will be part of a team that works with project managers, technical leads, scientists, and manufacturing teams to develop the next generation of IDEXX diagnostic assays.

• Draw from your broad experience in immunology, biochemistry, and/or biophysics to effectively drive the development and bioanalytical characterization of complex proteins and antibodies

• Support multi-functional teams with immunization strategies and antibody discovery activities including development of antibody screening for new species.

• Support bioanalytical teams to deliver characterization milestones.

• Collaborate and communicate with internal and external network to reach program goals through effective exchange information.

• Thorough documentation through laboratory notebooks, reports, design history files.

• Participate on and manage teams, planning and organizing team activities.

• Drive programs to meet milestone deliverables.

• Maintains knowledge of products and procedures, developments in the field and industry.

• May produce and/or test reagents and final products and perform other product-related activities.

• May participate in conferences, webinars and seminars to continue to develop knowledge base.

• Preferably a Ph.D. with 5-7 years of industry experience in immunology, biomedical engineering, or related fields.

• Strong skill in bioanalytical techniques such as BLI, SPR, Western Assays, etc.

• Strong skills in basic biochemical and immunological methods including cell culture, immune cell isolations

• Deep knowledge of antibody discovery techniques

• Proven record in immunization strategies including immunogen development

• Thorough understanding of high-throughput antibody selection and screening techniques.

• Ability to analytically and creatively think in addition to complex problem-solving.

• Ability to work with and on cross-functional development teams.

• Ability to synthesize requirements from variety of sources, create allocated work plans and report on status and commitments.

• Show excellent project planning and leadership skills to manage large, complex projects.

• Demonstrate an ability to gather and manage necessary resources and influence without authority.

• Utilize strong technical decision-making and risk assessment skills.

• Strong verbal, technical writing and interpersonal communication skills. Good presentation skills.