Who we are...
Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is a different kind of life sciences company, one founded, owned, and run by active research scientists, with the highest standards of product and service quality, technological innovation, and scientific rigor for over 20 years. We consistently provide fellow scientists around the globe with best-in-class products and services to fuel their quests for discovery.
Helping researchers find new solutions is our main mission every day, but it's not our only mission. We're also dedicated to helping identify solutions to other problems facing our world. We believe that all businesses must be responsible and work in partnership with local communities, while seeking to minimize their environmental impact. That's why we joined 1% for the Planet as its first life science member, and have committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2029.
The role...
The mission of the Conjugation group is to apply rigorous scientific methods to develop, validate, and commercialize best-in-class antibody conjugates, providing scientists with innovative tools designed to accelerate biological understanding. Activities of the Conjugation group include manufacturing (biochemical conjugation) and experimental assessment of the resultant conjugate products' utility in selected immunoassays, including western blot, flow cytometry, immunocytochemistry, and immunohistochemistry. The Conjugation group also serves as a center of innovation for workflow solutions and derivative products, and functions as a service provider for both internal (e.g., research) and external customers. Team members are expected to continuously evaluate cutting edge technologies/techniques and sponsor the implementation of innovations that bring value to CST and its customers. The Research Associate II for Conjugation will contribute to a team of scientists working to fulfill conjugation requests from internal customers. This individual will work on a highly collaborative team to develop new products and new product types. They will also focus on optimizing protocols and improving processes, to maximize efficiency.
You'll have the opportunity to...
- Perform a variety of antibody conjugation to fluorescent dyes and oligo using common chemistries (NHS, Thiol, site specific) and can work independently with minimal supervisor or teammate support.
- Perform immunoassays that utilize direct conjugates (lysate, cell based assays, ELISA, Flow Cytometry and can work independently with minimal supervisor support.
- Perform liquid chromatography (preparative and analytical) with minimal supervisor and teammate support.
- Designs and executes antibody conjugation and immunoassay experiment with minimal support from supervisor and teammates.
- Prepare and maintain accurate and complete product development laboratory documentation, including notebooks, electronic records, and databases (JIRA, LIMS, PDP, PLM, Google Drive, Microsoft), and adhere to standard operating procedures, and lab operations and safety, in accordance with quality management systems.
- Demonstrate proficient scientific skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, and multi-task independently.
- Understands the rationale behind experiment performed, able to interpret results, draw conclusions, and suggest future experiments with minimal supervisor or teammates support.
- Ensure lab cleanliness and safety by maintaining equipment and keeping all sample properly labeled and stored.
Who you are and what you bring to the team...
- Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, biology or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 3 years of hands-on, relevant laboratory experience in an industry environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Good communication skills (written and oral) and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Ideally, you have...
- Working knowledge and hands-on experience of Biochemistry: bioconjugation chemistry and of size exclusion and ion exchange chromatography, flow cytometry and Nanodrop.
- Chromatography and protein sample handling and processing.
- Enthusiastic and motivated collaborator and must thrive in a team environment.
- Able to adhere to deadlines and prioritize their work accordingly.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
What we offer....
At Cell Signaling Technology (CST) we recognize that people will always be our most important asset. Providing a safe, inclusive, and stimulating working environment that understands the importance of diversity, human dignity and meaningful work is as important as establishing company policies that incorporate excellent health insurance and pay benefits. We recognize that development of people is the key to their happiness and thus ensure every employee has impactful discussions with their manager and develops actionable performance and professional development plans. Lastly, we are committed to engaging and supporting our employees in committees and philanthropy that benefit their local communities and environment through community investment programs.
Benefits
- Medical (BCBS) and Dental (Delta Dental) plans paid at 90%
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending accounts
- 401(k) Plan with 6% match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous PTO package
- Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite Subsidized Cafeteria
- Free Parking
Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status as a veteran or as a member of the military or status in any group protected by applicable federal or state laws.
AGENCIES
All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Cell Signaling Technology (CST) via email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CST, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CST for this position and a valid agreement with CST is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CST agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.