BioLegend develops world-class, cutting-edge antibodies and reagents for biomedical research, manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility in San Diego, CA. Our mission is to accelerate research and discovery by providing the highest quality products at an outstanding value, along with superior customer service and technical support. Our product expertise covers a diverse set of research areas including Immunology, Neuroscience, Cancer, Stem cells, and Cell Biology.
Job Summary
The Purification Supervisor is responsible for managing all essential functions related to antibody purification. Candidate must have extensive knowledge of all purification processes and be capable of extensive trouble shooting. Must be able to train new employees on all purification processes, as well as ISO standards and company policies. Must be able to collaborate with other departments and create assignments, reports, and other data. Must be able to manage, coach, and develop a large department.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High Level understanding of IGG and IGM antibody protein structure and purification methods, antibody fragmentation, and antibody rework methods
Perform basic math calculations to calculate amount of antibodies
Prepare Buffers according to SOPs
Review SDS and IEF Gel electrophoresis
Expert with ERP system for management and manufacturing purposes
Expert in bulk order preparation
Train new employees on all purification processes
Extensive knowledge with troubleshooting issues in purification processes. Prepare data for weekly meetings. Responsible for opening and closing Non-conforming reports
Employee performance reviews and coaching and development
Recruiting new employees—resume review, interviews, selection
Create and edit SOPs and batch records
Ensure that department operates under ISO guidelines—train and enforce standards. Work with QA department to be trained and have complete understanding of ISO guidelines
Collaborate with multiple internal departments
Create weekly and monthly tasks to give to employees, as well as monthly reports to the manager
In charge of incoming raw materials from outside vendors—collaborate with Receiving Department to properly receive and manage OEM material
Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience
BS degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Science
4-5 years relevant lab experience with column chromatography, gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE, IEF gel) or knowledge of other analytical or detection methods. Supervisory experience preferred
Preferred Qualifications – Education and Experience
Strong organizational, documentation, and interpersonal skills are essential. Must take initiative, be flexible, highly motivated, and dependable. Good computer skills are a plus. Must be extremely detail-oriented. Great time management and multi-tasking skills
Condition of Employment
Concerns regarding COVID-19 continue as positive cases are experienced in the communities in which we operate. Please be aware that, as a condition of employment, BioLegend requires proof of COVID vaccination for all U.S.-based employees (subject to limited exceptions) beginning January 18, 2022.
East Greenbush, New York
Full Time