Scientist, CPSS (Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences)

Job Description

You will support our efforts in developing TCR-based immunotherapies for solid tumors within the Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences group. Your work will support clinical biospecimen characterization for clinical sample processing. Your role will be a hands-on and based onsite in Santa Monica, CA.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical biospecimen characterization, data analysis of results in the form of presentations or written reports, following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Perform peer data audits and monitor data quality, in compliance with in-house and regulatory standards across multiple clinical programs.
• Support design and qualification of cell-based functional assays.
• Document laboratory procedures and results in an electronic laboratory notebook.
• Review and author SOPs, qualification reports, and other documents.
• Analyze, organize, and communicate results at different research meetings. Participate in project teams to ensure agreement.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• You will work with biological and chemical hazards.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's with 5 years and Master's with 2 years with a degree in immunology, cellular or tumor biology or in a relevant discipline with related lab or industry experience.
• Background in immunology and immunotherapy.
• Well-versed in cell culture aseptic techniques, multi-color flow cytometry (10+ colors), PCR, MSD/ELISA, and other cellular assays. Experience with spectral flow cytometry.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, record keeping, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are necessary in this collaborative work environment.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $80,653.60 to $120,980.40. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles).

Our Benefits:

Benefits offered include:

• A qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• Paid vacation, holidays, and paid leaves
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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