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POSITION SUMMARY

Beacon Hill is seeking an ambitious, curious, and detail-oriented (Senior) Research Associate to join our client's growing team. Working closely with their other R&D scientists, you will help drive drug discovery and development efforts by designing and conducting experiments. This is an exciting opportunity to work with, and learn from, multidisciplinary teams in a small, fast-paced biotechnology company. The successful candidate can work effectively in a team-oriented environment and is accustomed to delivering robust data on a timeline.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute bacterial and mammalian cultivations to produce p*MHC components and antibodies.
• Apply bioprocessing techniques, including affinity and size-exclusion chromatography, to purify target components, evaluate yield and purity, and maintain proper storage and organization.
• Support the development and implementation of novel research tools and assays utilizing standard molecular biology and biochemical lab techniques.
• Assist experiments leveraging phage display technology to discover and develop therapeutic antibodies.
• Assist with operational tasks in and out of the lab.
• Communicate experimental plans and results to the leadership team.
• Meticulous electronic lab notebook documentation.
• On-site work only, no hybrid or remote option. These tasks and responsibilities are subject to change.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE

• B.Sc. in biochemistry, microbiology, biology, bioengineering, immunology, or related field.
• 1-2 years of industry experience in a biotech/pharma company or full-time academic lab experience.
• Expertise with E.coli culture and transformation, as well as protein expression and purification, is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with standard molecular biology and biochemical lab techniques such as DNA and protein handling, including gel electrophoresis, western blotting, and ELISA.
• Proficiency with standard statistical analyses and data plotting (e.g., Microsoft Excel, GraphPad Prism).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively share scientific findings.
• Passion for working at the bench to advance programs and solve technical challenges.
• Self-motivation and adaptability to evolving project priorities and responsibilities.
• Team-oriented, with a strong work ethic.

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