Immunology Scientist — Cell & Tissue Operations

Parallel Bio; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Parallel Bio in Brisbane, CA is hiring a Scientist I to run hands-on cell and tissue culture, processing human tissue, building cell banks, and performing immunological assays. The role spans Technical Operations and Science, splitting time between partner studies and developing SOPs, inventories, and process consistency.

The position requires strong aseptic technique, data integrity, and collaboration across teams, with opportunities for growth toward Scientist II and leadership roles.

Qualifications

• PhD/MS/BS with relevant industry experience required or preferred.
• Hands-on proficiency in primary human cell/tissue culture under aseptic technique.
• Competence in cryopreservation, flow cytometry, and at least one immune assay (ELISA, MSD, ELISpot).
• Strong documentation habits and data integrity (ALCOA+).

Responsibilities

• Process tissue and primary cells into single-cell suspensions and organoid cultures.
• Bank and manage cell stocks with full chain of custody; maintain LN2 inventory.
• Perform flow cytometry and immune readouts; analyze data and summarize for partners.
• Draft and revise SOPs; train team members; support GLP-like documentation.

Skills

Immunology

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

Aseptic technique

Data integrity

Education

PhD in immunology, cell biology, bioengineering, or related field

MS with 5+ years relevant industry experience

BS with 8+ years relevant industry experience

Tools

Flow cytometer (FACS)

Cryopreservation equipment

ELISA/Immunoassays

Job description

Parallel Bio in Brisbane, CA is hiring a Scientist I to run hands-on cell and tissue culture, processing human tissue, building cell banks, and performing immunological assays. The role spans Technical Operations and Science, splitting time between partner studies and developing SOPs, inventories, and process consistency.

The position requires strong aseptic technique, data integrity, and collaboration across teams, with opportunities for growth toward Scientist II and leadership roles.