Remote Research Associate, Analytical Development

Summary

Join our Analytical Development team as a Research Associate to collaborate cross-functionally to screen healthy donor blood to manufacture CAR-T cell drug products, provide testing support to in-house studies, method development, and technical transfers to external organizations.

Requirements

• BS degree in biochemistry or molecular cell biology
• Minimum 2+ years of laboratory experience
• Experience performing analytical methods such as ddPCR, qPCR, cell culture, and ELISA
• Ability to work independently on projects and take initiatives
• Good writing/presentation skills and electronic notebook skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and perform assays to screen healthy donor blood by ddPCR for use in downstream manufacturing
• Execute in-house testing and analyze data
• Support the development of sensitive and robust analytical test methods to screen healthy donor cells, release drug products and critical materials, characterize drug products, study stability, and optimize manufacturing processes
• Support method transfer, training, and qualification activities at external testing facilities
• Write test method procedures, protocols, and development reports

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package, which includes competitive salary, bonus, and equity for all employees
• Generous paid vacation time, in addition to company-observed holidays and floating holidays
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, which includes matching employer contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Tuition reimbursement program