Senior Assay And Automation Scientist

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Base: $116,284.00 to $174,426.00; bonus/equity: sh...
Hybrid
Phd in biochemistry or related field
Experience with hamilton tecan integra automation
Development of 96 and 384-well assays
This role involves designing and automating robust assay platforms to characterize novel biologics across diverse therapeutic areas including oncology and cardiovascular disease

Job Summary

  • This role involves designing and automating robust assay platforms to characterize novel biologics across diverse therapeutic areas including oncology and cardiovascular disease.
  • The successful candidate will bridge biology and engineering to build end-to-end workflows on integrated robotic platforms like Hamilton and Tecan.
  • AstraZeneca offers a competitive base salary ranging from $116,284.00 to $174,426.00 along with short-term incentives, equity awards, and comprehensive health benefits.

Matching Summary

This role involves designing and automating robust assay platforms to characterize novel biologics across diverse therapeutic areas including oncology and cardiovascular disease.

Salary

Base: $116,284.00 to $174,426.00; Bonus/Equity: Short-term incentive bonuses and equity-based awards available; Benefits: Qualified retirement programs, paid time off, health, dental, and vision coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Biochemistry or related field
  • Experience with Hamilton Tecan Integra automation
  • Development of 96 and 384-well assays
  • High-throughput screening workflow implementation
  • Data analysis software GeneData Screening

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with HighRes Bio scheduling software
  • Experience with primary immune cell assays
  • Knowledge of multicolor flow cytometry
  • Background in T-cell engagers and ADCs
  • Leadership in scientific initiatives

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology or related field
  • Master's degree with at least 5 years relevant industry experience
  • Hands-on experience with liquid handling systems such as Hamilton, Tecan, or Integra ViaFlo

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