IDEXX Laboratories
Principal Scientist - Antibody Characterization, Optimization & Immunology
Westbrook, ME · Principal
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago
Molecular BiologyResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- Why this role matters: This role sits at the intersection of immunology and antibody science.
- We're proud of the work we do, because our work matters.
- If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, you'll find it here.
Responsibilities
- You will lead biophysical characterization (BLI, SPR), developability assessments, epitope mapping, evaluate binding kinetics, stability, and sequence liabilities, executing optimization campaigns via site-directed mutagenesis and structure-guided engineering.
- You will provide technical leadership within cross-functional teams, author technical reports, design history files, and laboratory notebooks.
- Proven experience in antibody engineering (IgG, Fab, nanobodies, and scFv), biophysical characterization, and lead optimization
- Strong planning, execution, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to drive complex projects to completion
- Excellent written and verbal communication; demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
Requirements
- Hands-on expertise in biophysical methods and molecular biology skills including cloning and mammalian expression systems
- Experience with automated single-cell biology platforms for high-throughput antibody screening and functional cell profiling
- What you can expect from us:
Compensation
- Salary range starting at $125,000 based on experience
- Opportunity for annual cash bonus
Benefits
- Your expertise in adaptive immunity, biophysical characterization, and single-cell platforms will shape how IDEXX discovers and develops reagents at scale, with direct and lasting impact on animal health globally.
- Opportunity for annual cash bonus
- Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One
- Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more
- If you're looking for a role that'll challenge you, offer a variety of work and learning, while helping an amazing industry, we'd love to hear from you!
- Our culture embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery.
- At IDEXX, you'll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Company info
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- IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
- IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer.
- Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
- While we appreciate our staffing partners, we are unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.
- We have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce.
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