Associate Scientist, Pharmacology - T Cell Engager Lab

Cartography Biosciences, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cartography Biosciences seeks an Associate Scientist to join the Pharmacology team, focusing on in vitro development and characterization of T cell engagers across our pipeline. This lab-focused role centers on high-throughput functional screening and MoA studies.

The ideal candidate brings experience in T cell biology, in vitro assays, and flow cytometry, with a strong emphasis on data interpretation and meticulous ELN documentation. On-site in South San Francisco, five days a week.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on lab experience in academia or industry.
• Proficiency in tissue culture including PBMCs and cancer cell lines.
• Experience in T cell biology and in vitro functional assays.
• Hands-on flow cytometry experience.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent organization and meticulous ELN record-keeping.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, proactive in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-player with strong communication skills.
• On-site presence 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-throughput in vitro screening assays for T cell engagers.
• Perform characterization assays, including flow cytometry.
• Maintain and expand primary cell culture and cancer cell line culture.
• Design, execute, and troubleshoot assays independently and collaboratively.
• Maintain ELN records and contribute to SOPs and documentation.
• Analyze, visualize, and interpret experimental data (FlowJo, GraphPad, Excel).
• Contribute to general lab operations including reagents, equipment, inventory.
• Summarize and present results and progress at team meetings.

Skills

T cell biology

In vitro assay development

Flow cytometry

Data analysis

ELN record-keeping

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Master's/Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Tools

FlowJo

GraphPad Prism

Excel

Job description

Cartography Biosciences seeks an Associate Scientist to join the Pharmacology team, focusing on in vitro development and characterization of T cell engagers across our pipeline. This lab-focused role centers on high-throughput functional screening and MoA studies.

The ideal candidate brings experience in T cell biology, in vitro assays, and flow cytometry, with a strong emphasis on data interpretation and meticulous ELN documentation. On-site in South San Francisco, five days a week.