R&D Scientist - maternity cover

Description

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek, so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at

Agilent Technologies is looking for a R&D Scientist.

We are hiring a R&D Scientist for a temporary period of 12 months in the Pathology Division to support technology expansion and development of new antibody reagents for In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) devices.

About the job

The job involves optimization of the development workflow for efficiently generating new antibody candidates of various formats.

You will work on implementing High-Throughput selection, cloning and screening methods for developing new antibodies. Design and introduction of additional reagent characteristics for future generation diagnostic reagents is also part of the job.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with a dedicated personality and team spirit as those are the key characteristics to be successful in this position. You should also have:

A master’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology or equivalent

Typically, at least 1-2 years relevant experience for entry into this level

Experience with cloning, protein expression and purification

Experience with NGS

Experience with cell analysis by flow cytometry

Experience in optimization of processes or HTS

Experience with binding assay methods

Experience with immunoassays is an advantage

We offer:

• Outstanding company culture
• Career development opportunities
• Company pension scheme, individual bonus plan, private health care, medical & life insurance
• A position within an international organization, offering a dynamic working environment, with exciting challenges and opportunities

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:

No

Shift:

Day

Duration:

9-12 Months

Job Function:

R&D