Our Company
Biocare Medical, LLC is an innovator in developing and supplying world class automated immunohistochemistry Instrumentation and the full range of reagents for immunohistochemistry and molecular lab testing. Biocare is the market leader in simultaneous Multiplex IHC tests which provide increased confidence at critical diagnostic decision points, impacting patient therapy while accelerating turnaround time.
The company’s customers include clinical histology laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and biotechnology companies as well as academic, government, military, and other non-profit laboratories. Biocare Medical offers an expanding portfolio of integrated products to address the rapidly growing cancer and infectious disease diagnostic and research markets with novel tissue immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization methods. Biocare medical is headquartered and has manufacturing facilities in California and has a global distribution network.
Summary/Objective
The Scientist I, Antibody Development will provide technical contributions to new antibody development, including custom antibody projects. The Scientist I, Antibody Development supports existing product offerings through ongoing raw material supply for operations and contributes to continuous process improvements within the existing Quality System. The Scientist I, Antibody Development keeps abreast of current methodologies and developments within the field of antibody development and provides scientific expertise in integrating new antibody technology for Biocare and its customers.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Identify new targets with potential market value for clinical diagnosis by immunohistochemistry.
- Strategic identification of reputable clones available in the market.
- Introduce antibodies for proof of concept testing.
- Screen and clone licensed antibody/hybridoma upon passing in-house testing.
- Design antigen according to bioinformatics and biochemistry.
- Research target expression profile for antibody screening.
- Over-see/perform antigen preparation, immunization, anti-sera screening, cell fusion, cloning, characterization, antibody production and purification.
- Design study control and draft related SOPs to meet ISO requirements.
- Other duties as assigned by Management.
Competencies
- Advanced degree (Ph.D. and/or M.D.) in the field of immunology, oncology, and/or pathology.
- One to five (1-5) years industrial and academic post-doctoral education experience.
- Extensive knowledge of immunology, oncology, and pathology.
- Familiarity with the processes and techniques of antibody development and application as a diagnostic tool.
- Must be able to perform or learn IHC, ISH, and fluorescent procedures.
- Participate in technical lectures, workshops, meetings, publications, and seminars as needed.
- High level of verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to write clear and concise documentation and effective data presentation.
- Good understanding of product development in GMP and ISO environments.
Compensation Range
- $115,000 - $125,000 annual
Expected Hours of Work
- 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday – Friday (unless otherwise determined by departmental needs that may include earlier or later starting and ending hours. ). This position may require extended weekday or weekend hours depending on business needs.
Full-Time Positions Offer
- Company Sponsored Health Insurance - medical, dental, vision,
- Company Sponsored Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Retirement plan - 401(k)
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
BioCare Medical values the diversity of individuals, ideas, and perspectives, and what they bring to the workplace. We know that our people represent the future of the company, so we only hire the best from around the world. Applications from all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Protected Veteran.
Proof of at least one FDA EUA approved Vaccination for Covid-19 preferred. (Subject to reasonable accommodation)
All inquiries strictly confidential.
