Scientist I, Antibody Engineering
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Astellas is announcing a Scientist I, Antibody Engineering opportunity at the Xyphos affiliate at the Astellas West Coast Innovation and Research Center in South San Francisco, CA.
Purpose:
We are seeking a talented Scientist to join our Antibody Engineering team in South San Francisco. This role will contribute to the design, molecular biology, purification and characterization of next-generation biologics, with a focus on innovative platform technology development for oncology programs.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Lead antibody and protein production by performing purification of mAbs, bi-/multi-specific antibodies, and Fc fusion proteins at various scales using CHO and 293 cell lines
- Perform QC and characterize recombinant antibodies and proteins from both internal and external sources; summarize results and present to project teams
- Act as a technical lead for maintaining priority work and troubleshooting production issues
- Plan and coordinate internal and external production activities and communicate with key stakeholders regularly