OmniAb, Inc. · 2 days ago
Associate Scientist, Advanced Characterization
Emeryville, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$117K/yr - $130K/yr
0+ years expOmniAb, Inc. is a biotechnology company that provides pharmaceutical partners access to diverse antibody repertoires and advanced screening technologies. They are seeking an Associate Scientist to design and analyze biosensor assays for characterizing antibodies, collaborating with various teams to provide binding data across multiple projects.
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Responsibilities
Independently design, execute, and analyze SPR and BLI-based biosensor assays to characterize biomolecular interactions, such as those between antibody and antigen
Develop and optimize kinetic and epitope binning assays to support antibody discovery and characterization
Collaborate with computational biology and structural modeling teams to interpret binding data and inform antibody selection
Contribute to project planning, experimental design, and troubleshooting with minimal supervision
Maintain high-quality documentation, including protocols, SOPs, and experimental reports
Present findings in internal meetings and contribute to scientific presentations, posters, and publications
Participate in proof-of-concept studies involving cutting-edge technologies in antibody discovery and characterization
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biophysics, or related field with 0+ years of experience
Alternatively, MSc in a relevant field with 7+ years of experience or a BSc in a relevant field and 10+ years of experience
Demonstrated expertise in protein biochemistry and biomolecular interaction analysis
Proficiency in SPR (e.g., Biacore, Carterra) and/or BLI (e.g., Octet) platforms
Strong understanding of kinetic analysis, epitope binning, and protein-protein interactions
Experience with data visualization and interpretation to guide experimental decisions
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Preferred
Familiarity with machine learning applications in antibody discovery
Experience with ITC, FRET, stopped-flow fluorescence, or enzyme kinetics
Structural biology background
Prior contributions to scientific publications or patents
Benefits
Annual base compensation
Target bonus
Equity
Refresh grants
ESPP
Comprehensive health plans
Immediate 401k matching
PTO
Sick leave
Paid parental leave
Commuter benefits
Wellness stipend
Education reimbursement
Company
OmniAb, Inc.
The OmniAb discovery platform provides pharmaceutical industry partners access to diverse antibody repertoires and high-throughput screening technologies to enable discovery of next-generation therapeutics.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$100M2025-08-25Post Ipo Equity· $30M
2022-11-02IPO
2022-11-01Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Kurt Gustafson
Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Christel Iffland
Sr Vice President, Antibody Technologies
Recent News
2025-12-16
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