Associate Scientist-6 month Contract
We seeking a skilled and highly motivated Associate Scientist who will be responsible for translational assay development and clinical sample processing, testing, and data analysis. This position will be responsible for establishing protocols, qualifying assays, and conducting in vitro testing to access pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic response to cell therapies, including immune cell activation and cytokine profiling. The successful candidate will contribute to biomarker development and analysis to support ongoing clinical trials. The candidate must have experience with processing human peripheral blood and flow cytometry analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Translational teams to support clinical biospecimen receipt, processing and characterization.
- Conduct cell-based assays such as immunophenotyping, cytotoxicity, cell proliferation, serum cytokine/chemokine analysis (MSD platform a plus).
- Processing human blood samples for biomarker analysis.
- Assures compliance with protocols, SOPs and work practices.
- Complies with standard laboratory procedures and company policies, including notebook documentation and safety protocols.
Requirements
- MS degree with 5+ years or BS with 8+ years of experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience with multi-parameter flow cytometry (sample acquisition)
- Demonstrate basic immunology training with strong cellular immunology and cell culture technical skills, including experience with PBMC isolation and cryopreservation.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, attention to detail and data quality and demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills is required.
- Excellent computer skills with experience using flow cytometry analysis software, including FlowJo, Graphpad PRISM and Microsoft office.
- Flexibility to work on Saturdays.