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Pharmaceutical Company

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Pharmaceutical Company, Pleasanton, California, United States, 94566

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Job Title:

Scientist – Antibody Development (R&D)

Location:

Pleasanton, CA (Onsite)

Duration:

12-month contract, with potential for extension

Start Date:

Target January

About the Role

A leading diagnostics organization is seeking a hands‑on

Scientist

to join its Pathology Biology and Integrated Analytics group in Pleasanton, CA. This is an

R&D‑focused laboratory role

supporting monoclonal antibody development for in vitro diagnostics (IVD) and companion diagnostics (CDx).

The ideal candidate will have

recent, bench‑based experience

across molecular cloning, mammalian expression, antibody purification, and characterization. This role is execution‑heavy and suited for scientists who prefer active laboratory work over documentation‑heavy development environments.

Key Responsibilities

Perform

molecular cloning

to generate antibody constructs for mammalian expression, including PCR‑based cloning and construct preparation.

Support

monoclonal antibody development workflows , from cloning and expression through purification and characterization.

Execute

transient antibody expression

in mammalian cell culture systems (e.g., HEK, CHO).

Perform

antibody purification

using affinity‑based approaches (Protein A/G); FPLC experience is helpful but not required.

Conduct

antibody characterization and functional testing , including ELISA, SDS‑PAGE, Western blotting, HPLC/SEC, and immunoassays.

Analyze experimental data independently, summarize findings, and present results to project teams.

Collaborate closely with cross‑functional R&D teams across biology, analytics, and assay development.

Contribute to multiple small‑to‑medium R&D projects, troubleshooting technical issues and adjusting priorities as needed.

Required Qualifications

Hands‑on experience in

molecular cloning , including PCR and subcloning into mammalian expression vectors.

Practical experience supporting

antibody or protein expression

in mammalian systems.

Experience with

antibody purification and downstream characterization

techniques.

Strong bench experience with

antibody characterization assays

(ELISA, WB, SDS-PAGE, HPLC/SEC).

Ability to independently interpret experimental results and communicate findings clearly.

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Life Sciences or related field, with

experience prioritized over degree level .

Experience Guidelines

PhD with approximately

5+ years of hands‑on laboratory experience , or

Master’s with

5–10+ years of hands‑on laboratory experience , or

Bachelor’s with substantial, relevant bench experience in antibody or protein‑based research.

Academic, industry, and CRO backgrounds are acceptable, provided the experience is

hands‑on and execution‑focused .

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have

Antibody engineering or optimization experience.

Exposure to different antibody formats, including bispecifics or nanobodies.

Familiarity with structural biology tools or protein modeling concepts.

Experience with laboratory automation or workflow optimization.

Experience with biophysical characterization techniques (e.g., DLS, DSC).

Background in immunology, oncology, or protein chemistry.

Additional Notes

This role is research‑focused and

not documentation‑heavy .

Downstream purification platforms can be trained for the right candidate.

Work primarily involves biological materials with minimal hazardous chemical exposure.

Interview process includes a virtual screen followed by a panel interview.

Target decision by late December.

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