Careers

The Affomix team is a dedicated group of individuals working cohesively to discover, develop and commercialize antibody-based products based upon our proprietary technology.

This new and growing company is located in Branford, Connecticut.

We seek individuals who are ready to work hard, who are self motivated, who enjoy working closely within a dedicated team, and who are willing to learn new and exciting technology. 

Affomix is committed to providing all employees with a broad range of competitive benefit programs to meet personal and financial needs.  Some of the benefits currently available include:

  • Medical and Dental Insurance
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Dependent Care Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Vacations, Holidays, and Sick Pay
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Affomix Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Senior Research Associate

Company:  Affomix Corporation

Job ID#: AFF0701-10

Job Type:  Full time

Location:  Branford, CT

Job Description

Position Summary:

This person will be responsible for designing and performing a variety of molecular biology and protein related research experiments and laboratory related tasks, making detailed observations, analyzing data, and interpreting results.

Essential Functions:

  • Design and execute experiments supporting assay development for multiple antibody engineering projects
  • Develop standard operating procedures for antibody screening using Affomix’s  proprietary technology
  • Cross-functionally interface with research and development teams  to support successful product development
  • Other tasks as reasonably requested

Skills/Requirements:

  • Bachelor/Master level degree in a biology related field with 5-10 years experience in a molecular biology/protein sciences laboratory setting
  • Extensive experience with protein expression and purification from microbial and/or mammalian cells, Western blots, ELISA, flow cytometry, microbial genetics
  • Extensive molecular biology experience, including subcloning, site directed mutagenesis, various forms of PCR-based gene amplification and assembly, vector design and primer design
  • Experience with SPR technology and data analysis
  • Ability to overcome technical challenges in a fast paced, commercial environment
  • Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting
  • Ability to work independently to accomplish goals
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

Desired:

  • Experience purifying different proteins using multiple purification techniques
  • Employment experience in a biotechnology or life sciences company

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer