R&D Senior Scientist, Antibody & Chemistry Development

Description

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We are looking for a R&D Senior Scientist for our antibody & chemistry development team within Assay and Algorithm technology department which is part of Pathology R&D in our Diagnostics and Genomics Group.

We want to strengthen our capacity and competences to ensure that we can maintain an efficient throughput of new antibodies but also give us the bandwidth to secure continuous improvements to our design and develop process. You will join a highly experienced development team with the responsibility for securing that we continuously deliver best in class novel reagents for our pathology solutions.

Our departments main competences are within molecular pathology, chemistry, algorithm development and design and early development of antibodies and consists of 6 academics, one manager, and 7 laboratory technicians with the collective goal of securing that our reagents and future instruments will deliver best in class results for patients.

Agilent is a global leader in tissue-based cancer diagnostics. Hospitals and research laboratories worldwide use Agilent's reagents, instruments, software, and expertise to make precise diagnoses and determine the most effective treatment for cancer patients.

Your responsibilities:

You will be working within areas that are on the border between Chemistry and Biology. Your specific focus area will be design and development of novel assay components that support the required assay sensitivity, specificity, and overall solution robustness to deliver trusted results. Development of quality control methods and efficient production processes as well as chemical support of Agilent’s existing solutions

Develop novel assay components

Develop solid synthesis processes and QC methods

Analyze products and components to secure quality

Support to production and other functions as subject matter expert

Collaboration in project team as subject matter expert

Write relevant development documentation, ;feasibility reports 

Plan test activities in close collaboration with the team 

Secure input for IP submissions 

Technology scouting 

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

Experience with chemical synthesis

degree in Chemistry, biochemistry, or other related science

Proficiency in written and spoken English

Team oriented as well as independent working

Solid documentation skills

Preferred qualifications:

Industrial and/or post-doctoral experience in related research

Experience with Peptide chemistry

Experience with Color chemistry

Experience with Conjugation of proteins

Experience with immunohistochemistry

Experience with LC/MS and other analytical methods

Experience with biosensor quantification and/or kinetic measure of antibodies ( BLI technology, Octet)

Experience in an academic, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology setting is desirable

Application:
We will be reviewing applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, so please send us your CV and cover letter as soon as possible. We will be looking forward to hearing from you

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

Occasional

Schedule

Schedule:Full time

Shift

Day

Duration

No End Date

Job Function

R&D