We are seeking an outstanding, innovative, and creative Scientist - Cell Biology to join our antibody discovery effort. The Scientist will play multiple roles within the Pharma group and will work within a team responsible for antibody discovery utilizing ELISA, FACS, SPR, in Vitro cell based assays including signaling and functions, and in and ex Vivo assays.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Generate target over-expressing cell lines for antibody discovery work
- Establish and conduct binding and functional assays on antibodies
- Plan, perform, analyze, and document laboratory experiments in support of antibody discovery
- Evaluate and support the implementation of new technologies
- Maintain laboratory instruments
- Supervise junior staff and may provide performance feedback
- Lead projects internally and externally
- Work collaboratively under aggressive timelines
What You’ll Bring to the Team
- Expertise in understanding and assessing biologics drug discovery
- Strong background in cell culture, flow cytometry and in vitro cell based function assays
- Familiar with GPCR function through in Vitro cell based assays
- Successful candidates will be independent and creative researchers, capable of experimental design, execution, and troubleshooting
- Your educational background includes a PhD in immunology, cell biology, biochemistry, or related discipline
- Motivation to learn new scientific techniques and to work in a team environment is necessary
- Ability to think outside the box is key
- Minimum of 2-5 years of relevant post-doctoral and/or industry experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. with outstanding GPCR-focused publication record; Postdoctoral experience preferred (Industry experience can substitute)
- Experience in screening anti-GPCR antibodies in functional assays preferred
- Experience expressing antibodies in HEK293/CHO and purifying them using traditional methods preferred
- Strong desire to work in a dynamic start-up environment is essential
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment
- Strong organization skills and proficiency in computer skills including various databases
- Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills a must
- Extensive experience with ELISA assays
- Ability to mentor others
- Ability to multitask
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities
- Extraordinary attention to detail and planning
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
About Twist Bioscience
Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA.
At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers.
Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law.