In Vitro Pharmacology Research Associate III — Lead & Mentor

TD2 Oncology; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TD2 Oncology in Scottsdale, AZ, seeks a Research Associate III - In Vitro Pharmacology to lead tissue culture and cell-based assays, collaborating with Vivarium staff to support in vivo studies. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years in vitro pharmacology or 6+ years cell culture; weekend shifts may be required; strong data analysis skills expected.

You will train junior team members, maintain records, and contribute to protocol development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years in vitro pharmacology or 6+ years cell culture experience.
• Experience in tissue culture techniques and in vitro cell-based assays is required.
• Immunology assays experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead tissue culture activities including thawing, passaging, and culture maintenance.
• Develop and troubleshoot assays and cell lines with vendors.
• Assist management by coordinating daily activities and ensuring reagents are available.
• Oversee tissue culture banks quality and integrity.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior team members.
• Perform flow cytometry, Western blots, ELISA, qPCR as needed.
• Document lab records and maintain data records.
• Present progress at weekly lab meetings.
• Ensure equipment uptime and schedule maintenance.
• Support other lab duties as assigned.

Skills

Tissue culture

In vitro pharmacology

Cell-based assays

Immunology assays

Data analysis software

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

TD2 Oncology in Scottsdale, AZ, seeks a Research Associate III - In Vitro Pharmacology to lead tissue culture and cell-based assays, collaborating with Vivarium staff to support in vivo studies. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years in vitro pharmacology or 6+ years cell culture; weekend shifts may be required; strong data analysis skills expected.

You will train junior team members, maintain records, and contribute to protocol development in a fast-paced environment.