Description
BigHat Biosciences is seeking a self-motivated individual for a Research Associate II, Production role to power its high-throughput, automated platform for antibody production and deep molecular characterization.
The role involves performing automated and manual high-throughput processing on the BigHat platform, including DNA preparation, protein expression, and protein characterization. The successful candidate will contribute to the scaling up of BigHat's platform and production-grade data generation, support the Platform Reagents & Assay Support (PRAS) function, and execute experiments to optimize the performance efficiency of BigHat's platform.
Key responsibilities include:
- Performing automated and manual high-throughput processing on the BigHat platform
- Contributing to the scaling up of BigHat's platform and production-grade data generation
- Supporting the PRAS function by contributing to in-house reagent manufacturing efforts
- Executing experiments to optimize the performance efficiency of BigHat's platform
- Keeping detailed records of all experiments using BigHat's documentation tools
- Collaborating on the creation of laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs) for sample processing
- Collaborating with team members to identify, design, and implement critical process and operational improvements
- Operating automated liquid handlers and analytical instruments
The ideal candidate will have a BS in Biology or Chemistry, with 1+ year(s) of industry experience, experience in process execution, laboratory method development, optimization, and troubleshooting, and hands-on experience with automated liquid handlers.
Benefits include a salary estimated for $85,000 - $100,000 + bonus + options + benefits.