Research Associate - Biology - II*

Job Description

Job Title:

Research Associate - Biology - II

Duration:

12 Months

Location:

Santa Monica, CA Key Responsibilities Culture, quality control (QC), and cell banking of diverse solid tumor cell lines Engineer, culture, and characterize CAR T cell function in vitro Perform routine laboratory procedures including ddPCR, qPCR, Flow, Luminex/MSD for ELISA, and various cell-based immunoassays and biochemical assays Analyze, interpret, and translate results into actionable and tangible findings Maintain accurate and detailed records of laboratory procedures, experimental designs, and results in compliance with organizational standards; familiarity with Benchling is a plus Design and execute fit-for-purpose or hypothesis-based experiments; analyze and interpret data to support development Communicate research plans and results effectively in both oral and written form Coordinate tasks across multiple projects and work closely with cross-functional teams to support ongoing research projects, ensuring seamless integration of experimental findings Contribute to a dynamic, exciting culture that embraces teamwork and innovation Support timeline-sensitive Pre-IND/IND research activities and work cross-functionally with different teams Basic Qualifications Master's Degree with 2+ years of related industry/academic experience OR Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of related industry/academic experience Preferred Qualifications BS with 6+ years or MS with 3+ years or equivalent degree of relevant experience in Cell Biology and/or Immunology Prior hands-on experience in the CAR-T field is preferred Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, interpretation, and presentation with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail Hands-on experience with primary T cell isolation, culture, and assays (e.g., cytotoxicity assays, cell proliferation assays, xCELLigence/eSight assays), multicolor flow cytometry, SCLC cell line culture, and data analysis using FACSDiva, FlowJo, GraphPad Prism, and Excel Experience with ex vivo CAR T manufacturing is preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills Flexible and willing to support team priorities and assist team members with projects Applicant Notices & Disclaimers For information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $49.36/hr.