The Staff Scientist will play a critical role within the Antibody Discovery group by performing essential functions to support the early-phase screening of antibody candidates. Responsibilities include protein QC using analytical methods, maintaining mammalian cell lines relevant to cell-binding assays, preparing normalized antibody stocks, and stamping these into assay plates using high-throughput liquid handling systems. Additionally, they will register these stocks in Incyte’s compound management system for biologics. The applicant is expected to maintain detailed electronic laboratory notebook records of ongoing activities and thrive in a highly collaborative environment, supporting multiple ongoing discovery efforts. **What you will be doing:** + Performing routine protein QC tasks + Utilize high-throughput liquid handling systems to generate normalized plates of antibody stocks for use in early screening efforts. + Manage and maintain the antibody compound registry. + Support internal and external antibody discovery campaigns by maintaining cell cultures necessary for antibody screening. + BS with 2–5 years of prior experience or MS with 1-4 years of prior experience. + Strong background in protein biochemistry and cell biology. + Experience using analytical lab equipment such as HPLC, cIEF and CE-SDS. + Hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture and cell line propagation. + Working knowledge of automation lab equipment. + Excellent organizational and communication skills **What ICON can offer you:** Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family. Our benefits examples include: + Various annual leave entitlements + A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs + Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead + Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being + Life assurance + Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below. https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.