Twist Bioscience is hiring a Research Associate II – Antibody Characterization

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team and expand our antibody characterization department. Using state-of-the-art technologies and workflows, this Research Associate would work with the Antibody Characterization team to ensure project-specific deliverables are met across a diverse panel of discovery campaigns and contract services. The role would involve wet-lab experimental design, execution, and data analysis for multiple custom antibody development projects, incorporating various biologics assay formats What you will be doing - Performing titer testing, screening, and antibody validation by high-throughput multicolor flow cytometry and ELISA - Running and troubleshooting cell-based functional assays - Performing mammalian cell culture, including thaw, maintenance, expansion, cryopreservation, and QC of a wide variety of adherent and suspension cell lines - Developing, running, and troubleshooting antibody characterization experiments using advanced label-free analytical techniques (e.g., BLI and SPR) in a variety of formats to evaluate binding kinetics, ligand blocking, and binning - Sample handling, sample inventory tracking, and assisting with automation integration into the department - Concurrently execute multiple antibody discovery projects requiring wet lab activities, data analysis, report generation, and preparation of deliverables adhering to project timelines - Record and communicate experimental details, draft reports, and deliver data with a high level of integrity and ethics What You’ll Bring to the Team - Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline, and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or a master’s degree without experience; or equivalent work experience. - Excellent aseptic technique and experience with mammalian adherent and suspension cell culture are required - Flow cytometry experience is required - Ability to troubleshoot scientific processes - Ability to work independently, but also collaborate and effectively communicate within and across departmental team Exceptional written and verbal communication skills - Highly organized, detail oriented and able to operate in a fast-paced and growing environment - Industry experience strongly preferred. - Understanding of antibody discovery, preferably focusing on assay development and protein characterization, is preferred - Previous experience with Carterra, Octet, Hamilton, and/or iQue instruments nice to have - Direct experience with ELISA preferred