Job Summary

This biochemist role will be an integral member of our GMP team that develops and manufactures BioLegend's regulated magnetic beads and antibody reagents produced in our US FDA registered cGMP manufacturing facility. This position will report to a GMP MOJO Scientist.

The desired candidate must be a team-player who is organized and is able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines. Great attention to detail is also a skill that will allow the candidate to be successful.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Completing GMP production orders following established SOPs and batch records.
• Primary responsibility is to perform magnetic beads synthesis, beads surface coating, protein or antibody conjugation to magnetic beads and reagents formulation. Maintain batch records and other documentations that are essential to be in compliance with ISO13485:2016 and cGMP.
• Perform incoming inspection of raw materials.
• Perform protein/iron quantification assays, spectroscopy, bead size or concentration measurements.
• Conduct Endotoxin tests and operate in Biosafety cabinet.
• Other tasks include buffer preparation, dialysis, centrifugation, column chromatography and maintain laboratory equipment and manage supplies.
• Work closely with senior GMP MOJO Research associate and Scientist on new products to ensure a smooth transition into manufacturing.
• Meet important deadlines and due dates.
• Advance multiple projects simultaneously and work in a team environment.
• Other projects or responsibilities as may be required.

iACT Competencies

• 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

Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience

• BS degree in chemistry/biochemistry, material science or life science.
• 0-1 year Lab experience in area of organic or inorganic synthesis, bioconjugation or beads.
• Familiarity with basic lab equipment UV Vis and chromatography, and knowledge of lab safety protocols
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, organized and work well in groups setting

Preferred Qualifications - Education and Experience

• GMP lab experience
• Experience with conjugation or magnetic beads

The base salary range for this full-time position is $55,000 - 60,000.This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this position. The base pay actually offered to the successful candidate will take into account internal equity, work location, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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.