Process Development Analytics Scientist, NK Cell Therapy

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

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.