At PBL we pride ourselves on creating an environment where you are not constrained by your position or your department function. We are still small enough that you have an opportunity to learn things outside of the traditional boundaries of your job description. You are encouraged to talk to others in different departments, learn new skills, work on interdepartmental projects, and develop both personally and professionally. As a matter of fact, we require it. We work to support, challenge, and inspire each other, so we can all succeed together.
Click here to see what we strive to be and what’s important to us - these are the key principles that reflect the kind of company we are.
PBL offers a compensation package including a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Click here to see an overview of our benefits.
After reviewing all of the above, if you think you would be a good fit at PBL, please see our current openings below and apply for the position for which you are qualified.
Current Job Openings:
Assay Services Scientist II / III
Division: Assay Services
Reports To: Director, Assay Services
SUMMARY: The Assay Services Scientist II / III works primarily with bioassays, executing antiviral bioassays, other bioassays and ELISAs for characterizing proteins and reagents; analyzing data and drafting client reports; performing cell culture; and developing new and custom assays to support the growth of the Assay Services Group.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Execute immunoassays on ELISA, MSD, Simoa, Erenna platforms
- Execute antiviral and antiproliferative bioassays
- Perform cell culture
- Analyze data and write client reports
- Develop custom assays and reagents
- Perform additional duties and/or other projects as required or assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 0 - 2 Assay Services Scientist Is
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor degree in the life sciences with some laboratory experience required
- 3+ year’s experience (excluding academic internships) in tissue culture, ELISA, MSD, Simoa, Erenna, and/or cell-based assay development in an industrial setting preferred
- Strong understanding of cell-based and immunology-related assays and assay development
- Hands-on involvement in mammalian and/or bacterial cell culture and assay execution
- Demonstrated knowledge in practical and theoretical aspects of assays including assay design, optimization, troubleshooting, and data interpretation particularly as applied to biomarkers and biologics
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills and ability to execute multiple simultaneous projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be highly attentive to detail and well organized High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude, and ability to work independently
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Standard Office/Lab work demands
- No heavy lifting or carrying required
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Office/Lab environment
- Will be notified of any potential harmful exposure
Senior Protein Scientist
Division: Product Research & Development - Assay Services (PRaDAS)
Reports To: Director, Product Development
SUMMARY: The Senior Scientist develops and executes purification schemes for new product candidates, develops analytical methods for protein characterization, and enhances current purification procedures with the goal of increasing yield, purity and activity. The Senior Scientist is also responsible for development of custom reagents and assays for clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Expression, purification, and characterization of recombinant proteins from mammalian and bacterial cell sources
- Develops new reagents, such as antibodies or purified proteins, for immunoassay use
- Develops and implements new assay methods and technologies for protein characterization
- Facilitates the transfer and troubleshooting of new products to the Manufacturing department
- Applies scientific knowledge to troubleshoot issues encountered during development of novel protein targets
- Optimizes current procedures through introduction of new methods or enhancement of current methods
- Develops and trains junior staff
- Perform additional duties and/or other projects as required or assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 0 - 1 Protein Scientist
REQUIREMENTS:
- B.S. degree in biological sciences; advanced degree preferred
- 1-4+ years of hands-on involvement and expertise in protein purification and characterization
- Working knowledge and practical experience with AKTA systems or other FPLC
- Ability to execute and direct multiple efforts; some supervisory and training experience
- Excellent skills in experimental design, data management, interpretation, and presentation
- Strong attention to detai
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to handle significant responsibility for projects and personnel
- Excellent work ethic and positive attitude
- Highly responsible individual able to execute multiple efforts
- Skilled data management and interpretation
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Standard Office/Lab work demands
- No heavy lifting or carrying required
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Office/Lab environment
- Will be notified of any potential harmful exposure
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
If interested, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to hr@pblassaysci.com. Resumes submitted without a cover letter and salary requirements will not be considered.
We regret that we will not be able to respond to all applicants; only those of interest will be contacted.
