Ginkgo Bioworks is seeking a Senior Scientist for Antibody Production & Characterization to drive the development of their automated antibody production platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in antibody engineering and automation, with an emphasis on bi-specific formats
Job Summary
Lead method development and execution of antibody production and characterization on Ginkgo’s autonomous robotic labs using the RAC (reconfigurable automation cell) systems.
Execute and automate standard developability suites (thermal stability, aggregation, polyreactivity, etc), binding assay (BLI, SPR) and functional assays (cell-based) to support rapid "Design-Build-Test" cycles.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental & vision coverage, health spending accounts, voluntary benefits, leave of absence policies, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) program with employer contribution, 8 paid holidays in addition to a full-week winter shutdown and unlimited Paid Time Off policy.
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Ginkgo Bioworks is seeking a Senior Scientist for Antibody Production & Characterization to drive the development of their automated antibody production platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in antibody engineering and automation, with an emphasis on bi-specific formats.
Salary
Base: $100k+; Bonus/Equity: company stock awards; Benefits: comprehensive benefits package
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Automated antibody production
Bi-specific and multi-specific antibody formats
High-throughput transfection and purification
Developability and binding assays
Automated liquid handlers
Nice-to-have
Onboarding assays onto robotic platforms
Mass spectrometry for chain pairing
Python or scheduling software for automation
Key Requirements
Ph.D. with 2+ years industry/academic experience or M.S. with 6+ years industry/academic experience