AlivaMab Biologics is seeking an outstanding individual to join our Antibody Engineering Team to support molecular cloning for the generation of expression constructs. As part of an interdisciplinary research team, the selected individual will be a key contributor to the progression of exciting antibody discovery and engineering efforts and contribute to technological development in the Molecular Biology group. This position will report to the Senior Scientist, Antibody Engineering, and work closely with scientists in the Protein Sciences and Antibody Discovery teams.

AlivaMab Biologics is a rapidly growing leader in the discovery of human antibody therapeutics, trusted by top-tier pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to deliver panels of drug-quality human antibodies. We deliver on our partners' design goals, from simple to extraordinarily challenging, through collaborative access to our scientists' creativity and experience combined with proven technologies, including the AlivaMab® Mouse suite of transgenic mice. We excel in the rapid and efficient delivery of molecularly diverse therapeutic antibody candidates, well-characterized for function, kinetics, and developability, with expanding capabilities for engineering advanced modalities, including multispecifics, single-domain human VH antibodies, and CARs. Our organization is dedicated to creating a healthier world through partnerships that bring better medicines to patients faster, and we recognize our success starts with hiring people who share our passion for science.

• Perform molecular cloning using molecular biology techniques
• Prepare plasmid DNAs and analyze DNA sequences
• Assist in phage display library construction and screening
• Work closely with the Antibody Discovery and Protein Sciences teams to address operational needs
• Accurately and consistently record experimental methods, materials, and results.
• Provide regular progress updates and present data at internal team meetings and department meetings.
• Collaborate seamlessly with our Antibody Discovery and Antibody Engineering teams to enable project advancement.
• Create and maintain reagents inventory both physically and electronically.
• Document the work in ELN.
• This is a full-time and lab-based position.

• BS in Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific field with 0-3 years of relevant industry experience, or MS degree.
• Experience with standard cloning, PCR techniques, and plasmid preparation and analysis are desired
• Experience with designing expression constructs is a plus
• Experience with DNA analyzing software is a plus
• Experience and/or knowledge in phage display work is a plus
• Ability to improve and streamline existing processes
• Operationally minded with the ability to summarize and track workflow status and performance
• A keen attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are required.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism and dedication to exceptional quality.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced work environment

About AlivaMab Biologics

AlivaMab Biologics sets its partners’ antibody discovery programs on the fastest and most de-risked path through discovery and development. Trusted by top-tier pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, AMB delivers drug-quality, fully human antibodies on exceptional timelines. AMB achieves its partners’ design goals, from simple to extraordinarily challenging, through the generation and function-first screening of large, molecularly diverse panels of antibodies. AMB focuses on rapid and efficient delivery of antibodies, characterized for function, kinetics, and developability, and engineering for alternative formats, including multi-specifics and CARs. The AMB team’s experience and passion for antibody drug discovery and development combined with the use of trusted, proven technologies, including Ablexis' AlivaMab® Mouse platforms, ensure the highest probability of success.

AlivaMab Biologics provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to religion, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, alienage or citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The compensation range for this position is $54,500 – $73,500 per annum.

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