Scientist - II; Associate

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where our company has codified its legacy for over a century. Our Research and Development Division in San Diego is a cross‑functional team (Discovery Biologics, Immunology, and Data Science) with the goal to develop innovative therapeutics in the field of Inflammation and Immunology.

The Discovery Biologics Department is seeking a Scientist with expertise in protein design, production and characterization to contribute to our Biologics portfolio. This position offers a great opportunity to be a part of the early scientific team, and a key interface within the global Discovery Biologics network and with Immunology and other functions across our company. The successful candidate will carry out experiments in the lab to build and support projects in the early discovery pipeline, with focus on innovative antibody‑based therapeutics.

We recognize that the diversity in our team is our strength and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Successful candidates should demonstrate attention to detail, ability to work efficiently and collaboratively, a desire to learn, and be adaptable to thrive in a dynamic team environment.

• Express and purify therapeutic proteins and the critical protein reagents required for advancing our biologics discovery programs.
• Test and characterize the biophysical quality of therapeutic proteins.
• Maintain various cell lines in culture to support protein expression and characterization.
• Work with a team to support biologics inventory and transfer requests.

• Bachelor’s degree (5 years experience) in molecular or cell biology, biochemistry, or related discipline with relevant laboratory experience.
• Master’s degree (0 years experience) in molecular or cell biology, biochemistry, or related discipline with relevant laboratory experience.

• Expertise in culturing mammalian cells and utilizing them for protein expression.
• Proficiency in antibody and protein purification methods such as affinity chromatography.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills and ability to multi‑task and work collaboratively in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.

• Experience in protein characterization methods including ion exchange chromatography, size exclusion chromatography and capillary electrophoresis.
• Experience in protein binding assays including ELISA, BLI and cell‑based binding assays.