Associate Scientist, Process Development

Artiva Biotherapeutics Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Group Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Year-end holidays

Bonus.ly program

Job summary

Artiva Biotherapeutics Inc. in San Diego is seeking an Associate Scientist, Process Development Analytics to perform analytical testing in support of off-the-shelf NK cell therapies. You'll work with the Analytical and Process Development teams to transfer and conduct characterization testing.

Candidates should have strong experience in multi-parameter analytical assays, data interpretation, and documentation in a regulated GxP biotech setting; cell therapy experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• B.S. with 8+ years or M.S in a biological field with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience with flow cytometry, plate readers, and automated cell counters required.
• Experience with functional assays is a plus.
• Strong organizational, recording keeping, time management, and communication skills are required.
• Previous exposure to analytical testing in a Pharma/Biotech, regulated (GxP) environment is preferred.
• Experience in cell therapy, immunology, or oncology is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine in-vitro testing to support Process Development experiments and enhance process and product understanding.
• Analyze data, interpret results, trend data and maintain detailed records.
• Provide data for technical reports, SOPs, and regulatory submissions in support of process development activities.
• Manage assay transfer from internal Artiva functional groups to Process Development as needed.
• Identify assay and process issues, investigate root cause, and drive troubleshooting through to resolution.
• Coordinate activities within a collaborative work environment across functional teams to support process development as well as the characterization of Artiva’s products.
• Train Process Development personnel on analytical testing procedures as needed.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Plate readers

Automated cell counters

Data analysis

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Functional assays

Education

Bachelor's in biology

Master's in biological sciences

Job description

About Artiva

We are a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies. Our mission is to develop effective, safe, and accessible cell therapies for patients with devastating autoimmune diseases. We aim to develop therapies that patients and physicians can utilize in a community setting. Our lead product candidate, AlloNK® , is a non-genetically modified, cryopreserved NK cell therapy being evaluated in combination with B-cell targeted monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). We believe the compelling cell killing properties of NK cells, when combined with mAbs for targeting, creates an opportunity to generate potentially transformative therapies.

For more information, visit www.artivabio.com.

Job Summary

Associate Scientist, Process Development Analytics will be responsible for
completing analytical testing in support of the development of off-the-shelf, allogeneic, natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies. Operating in a cross-functional and dynamic environment, the individual will work closely with the Analytical and Process Development team to transfer an and conduct characterization testing to support Process Development activities. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of conducting analytical testing for cell therapy products.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct routine in-vitro testing to support Process Development experiments and enhance process and product understanding.
• Analyze data, interpret results, trend data and maintain detailed records.
• Provide data for technical reports, standard operating procedures, and regulatory submissions in support of process development activities.
• Manage assay transfer from internal Artiva functional groups to Process Development as needed.
• Identify assay and process issues, investigate root cause, and drive troubleshooting through to resolution.
• Coordinate activities within a collaborative work environment across functional teams to support process development as well as the characterization of Artiva’s products.
• Train Process Development personnel on analytical testing procedures as needed.

Requirements

• B.S. with 8+ years or M.S in a biological field with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience (equipment and software) with flow cytometry, plate readers, and automated cell counters required.
• Experience with functional assays is a plus.
• Strong organizational, recording keeping, time management, and communication skills are required.
• Previous exposure to analytical testing in a Pharma/Biotech, regulated (GxP) environment is preferred.
• Experience in cell therapy, immunology, or oncology is strongly preferred.

In addition to a great culture, we offer:

• A beautiful facility
• An entrepreneurial, highly collaborative, and innovative environment
• Comprehensive benefits, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Company paid holidays, including the year-end holiday week
  • Our recognition program, Bonus.ly, is where you can trade in points earned for things you want.

If all this speaks to you, come join us on our journey!

Base Salary: $ 112,000 - .$129,000 annually. Exact compensation may vary based on level, skills and experience.