Biochemist jobs in Birmingham, AL

Biochemist evaluates the physical properties of various living organisms in order to investigate their applications to medicine and other industries. Requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Biochemist has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Additionally, Biochemist works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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ADC Biochemist
  • Southern Research
  • Birmingham, AL FULL_TIME
  • ADC Biochemist

    General Summary

    Southern Research is seeking a dynamic biochemist, molecular biologist, or chemical biologist with a passion for drug discovery and engineering therapeutic antibodies. The selected candidate will be pivotal in accelerating and broadening our drug discovery pipeline by providing state of the art Biological approaches to engineering, expressing, and purifying monoclonal, bi-specific, Fabs, and nanobodies for therapeutic programs including, oncology and infectious disease. Candidates with a strong track record of recombinant antibody expression from multiple expression platforms and purification are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will support ADC and other bioconjugate programs to deliver molecules and reagent tools for early stage drug discovery. The candidate will be expected to collaborate with chemists, computational chemists, biologists, and HTS teams to propose strategies and future directions to meet project and departmental goals.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities
    • Lead efforts to discover and advance antibodies showing desired function at therapeutic targets
    • Recombinant antibody (e.g.monoclonal, Fab, bi-specific, and nanobodies) expression, purification, from multiple expression platforms (e.g. mammalian, BacMam, and bacterial)
    • Contribute to the design and modification of expression constructs.
    • Establish and perform protocols for Ab screening and characterization including RNA isolation from PBMCs, Ab library construction, plate-based assays for Ab screening (ELISA, iQue Screener, BLI, etc.).
    • Perform in vitro assays to characterize antibody function.
    • Analyze data from in vivo studies to evaluate safety and efficacy.
    • Work with computational scientists and molecular biologists to optimize and humanize antibodies.
    • Establish and perform efficient methods for the above, including applying automated methods.
    • Work across departments and functional roles to meet project goals and timelines.

    Requirements/Minimum Qualifications
    • Bachelors or master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry or related field and 10 years’ experience OR PhD degree and 3-5 years' experience in antibody discovery and characterization
    • Possess knowledge and experience in early stage antibody drug development
    • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

    Physical Demands
    This position requires significant physical abilities including (but not limited to):
    • Standing, walking or climbing for extended periods of time
    • Ability to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area
    • Lifting, pulling, or pushing objects
    • Perform repetitive activities
    • Fine motor skills and manual dexterity
    • Ability to perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time
    • Ability to utilize required PPE in lab environment
    • This position is a laboratory environment and requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including:
      • Safety glasses
      • Laboratory coats
      • Nitrile and latex gloves (vary based on tasks)

    Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
    None required
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Assistant Project Manager (Data Center)
  • Gray Construction
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Overview: Gray Construction is seeking Data Center Assistant Project Manager to join their team. : Why Gray? Gray is a f...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Laboratory System Administrator
  • PANGEATWO
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Laboratory System Administrator $70,000-95,000 Birmingham, AL We are seeking a highly motivated LIS Administrator to pla...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Data Scientist
  • Synergis
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Senior Data scientist 12 month W2 contract w/ full benefits Hybrid (2-3 days)- Birmingham, AL Job Summary: The Data Scie...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lab Assistant
  • Career Personnel Services
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Job Description Job Description A locally owned and operated full-service Pathology Laboratory is looking for a Laborato...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chemical Technician
  • The E Group
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Job Description Job Description Immediate 1 year W2 contract position available in Wilsonville, AL (south of Birmingham)...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Blood Chemistry MLT or MT
  • Proteus Labs
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Job Description Job Description Proteus Labs is looking for a Blood Chemistry Technician/Technologist for our growing ch...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Biomedical Information System)
  • U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  • Leeds, AL
  • ** Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Biomedical Information System)** **Department of Veterans Affairs** **Locati...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Data Scientist
  • Apt
  • Birmingham, AL
  • The Data Scientist f is a key contributor to the advancement of data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency a...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

Birmingham (/ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/ BUR-ming-ham) is a city located in the north central region of the U.S. state of Alabama. With an estimated 2017 population of 210,710, it is the most populous city in Alabama. Birmingham is the seat of Jefferson County, Alabama's most populous and fifth largest county. As of 2017, the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 1,149,807, making it the most populous in Alabama and 49th-most populous in the United States. Birmingham serves as an important regional hub and is associated with the Deep South, Piedmont, and Appalachian regions ...
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Income Estimation for Biochemist jobs
$48,601 to $64,426
Birmingham, Alabama area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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