Position located in Rochester, MN

Responsibilities of the Associate Scientist-Ligand Binding Assays:

• Organizes and conducts routine and non-routine ligand-binding assays, such as ELISA, Luminex, and Flow Cytometry sample preparation in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOPs, and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Plans and performs controlled analytical testing on various types of biological samples (nonclinical, preclinical, and clinical matrices).
• Documents work and maintains study documentation and laboratory records.
• Learns to set up, operate, and perform routine and non-routine maintenance on general equipment and so maintain it in compliance with GLP and SOP requirements.
• Under instruction can perform assist with assay method development, qualification, and validation activities.

Requirements of the Associate Scientist-Ligand Binding Assays:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life sciences, Molecular biology, Biochemistry, Biology or related field.
• Minimum two years laboratory experience. Industry experience preferred.
• Possess a cursory knowledge of antibody chemistry including antibody titration, labeling, and appropriate controls to evaluate specificity.
• Ability to plan, organize and multi-task to complete assignments in an efficient manner.
• A sense of urgency, speed, persistence, and organization in a dynamic and exciting work environment.

Valued Complementary Skills of the Associate Scientist-Ligand Binding Assays:

Mammalian cell culture experience, Familiarity with various flow cytometry platforms, experience in cell-based assay, biostatistical analyses and general report creation, using Microsoft Office suite and GraphPad Prism.