Senior Research Associate, Antibody Discovery – Hummingbird Bioscience
Full-time position – SG based location
ABOUT HUMMINGBIRD BIOSCIENCE
Hummingbird Bioscience is a precision biotherapeutics company discovering and developing transformative biologics for hard-to-treat diseases. To address key challenges with current antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapies, Hummingbird Bioscience is building a pipeline of next-generation ADCs using its proprietary antibody discovery and linker/payload platforms. The company has a pipeline of ADCs in preclinical development and other novel biologics including monoclonal antibodies, HMBD-001 (anti-HER3 mAb) and HMBD-002 (anti-VISTA mAb) in Phase I and a recently out-licensed ADC (HMBD-501) that will enter the clinic this year. The Hummingbird Bioscience approach combines computational and systems biology with wet lab drug discovery in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment spanning initial discovery through clinical development. The company harnesses this integrated approach across target identification and patient selection, enabling the team to increase the efficiency of translating novel scientific insights while reducing the inherent risk in drug discovery and development. At Hummingbird Bioscience, the commitment to rigorous science, teamwork, and intellectual integrity underpins our passion to accelerate the journey of new drugs from concept to clinic.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Senior Research Associate to join the Antibody Discovery team. The job function includes immunoassay and cell biology work and will provide important contributions to a fast-paced team with a cutting-edge technology platform.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, plan and execute strategies and immunoassays for screening, validating and characterizing antibodies particularly using Flow cytometry, FACS and also ELISA
- Responsible for maintaining cell cultures under aseptic conditions for assay validation and antibody screening workflows
- Maintain accurate, detailed, and up-to-date records of all laboratory work and experiments in electronic files
- Compilation of protocols, experimental results and analysis of data in a timely manner
- Contribute to the overall safety, operations and organization of the laboratory
- Active participation in team meetings and presentations as required
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- BSc or MSc in Biology or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in immunoassays and cell culture research laboratory
- Good experience in immunoassay-based screening using Flow-cytometry, FACS and ELISA is required with emphasis on Flow-cytometry and FACS techniques
- Experience with mammalian cell culture techniques including but not limited to cell-based antibody screening
- Fast learner with an ability to work independently and as a team in a dynamic environment.
- Disciplined and well-organized with a positive attitude and the desire to learn and explore new techniques or areas
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and GraphPad Prism
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous participation in the discovery and development of an antibody (or other biologics) is highly desirable
- Experience with Biacore and/or Octet for antibody affinity determination is advantageous
- Experience in molecular biology assays (eg. cloning, PCR)
- Industry experience will be a plus
OUR MISSION & VALUES
Our fast-growing biotechnology company is committed to discovering and developing important new drugs for cancer and autoimmune diseases, and living by our values: Excellence, Determination, Teamwork, Intellectual Integrity and Audacity.
JOIN US AT THE FRONTIER OF DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT
We are looking for passionate and motivated individuals committed to solving important, complex problems. We are committed to the personal and professional development of our team and offer robust learning and development programs. Hummingbird Bioscience understands the need for flexibility for our team and offers a generous paid time off program with flexibility to support employees through different life stages. We invest in our team’s health by offering competitive benefits including health and dental insurance, and a comprehensive and holistic employee assistance program. We foster a more collaborative, productive, and sociable culture with on-site lunches and snacks. Finally, we believe in creating social impact beyond our business through corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Are you ready to join us on our mission to discover and develop important new drugs for cancer and autoimmune disease? Click on ‘Apply for this Job’ to submit your application.
For further enquiries, please email us at [email protected].
Hummingbird Bioscience is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Singapore and US federal, state and local laws and/or guidelines that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, genetic carrier status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, protected veteran status and other protected classifications.
