Senior Research Associate

Planet Pharma; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is hiring a Senior Associate Scientist to join the Clinical Immunology group. This laboratory role involves performing routine cell-based assays to assess immunogenic risk of early candidate molecules, using primary immune cells isolated from PBMCs.

The team works on a broad oncology pipeline including BiTEs, CAR Ts, Bispecifics, and more. You will contribute to assay development and data analysis in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree with 4 years of immunology research experience.
• Experience with cell culture using primary cells (PBMCs).
• Experience performing ELISA and ELISPOT assays.
• Familiarity with automating cell-based assays.
• Knowledge of multi-color flow cytometry and intracellular cytokine staining.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-throughput cell-based assays using primary immune cells isolated from PBMCs. Follow established protocols and aid in assay optimization.
• Operate Hamilton Vantage liquid handling systems to perform high-throughput flow cytometry staining; document experiments in ELN and communicate data to stakeholders.
• Maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flow cytometry

ELISA

ELISPOT

Cell culture

PBMC handling

Data analysis

Documentation

Automation

Education

BS in Immunology or related field

Tools

Hamilton Vantage

MACS

Job description

Target PR Range: 22-32/hr DOE

Hiring a Senior Associate Scientist to join the Clinical Immunology group. This is a laboratory position within the Clinical Immunology group performing routine cell-based assays to assess the immunogenic risk of early candidate molecules.

Today, the client is advancing the largest early Oncology pipeline in our history spanning several innovative technology platforms – Bispecific T Cell Engagers (BiTEs), CAR Ts, Bispecific Antibodies, Oncolytic Viruses, Neoantigen Vaccine and Small Molecules across many targets and more than a dozen tumor types. Contributions are recognized, and strong performance is rewarded. Regularly recognized as a Best Place to Work, we enable staff to chart their own career paths based on their unique talents by offering challenging assignments, active career development, coaching and individual rewards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execution of high-throughput cell-based assays using primary immune cells
  isolated from PBMC. Follow established protocols and aid in assay optimization.
• Operation of liquid handling systems (Hamilton Vantage) to carry out high-
  throughput flow cytometry staining. Document experiments in the electronic lab
  notebook. Carry-out data analysis and communicate data to key stakeholders.
• Maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment. Perform other duties as
  assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS degree with 4 years experience in immunology research, specifically T cell immunology.
• Cell culture experience with primary cells (PBMCs) with knowledge of specific immune cell type isolations using MACS (Monocytes, CD4+ T cells, B cells).
• Experience performing ELISA and ELISPOT.
• Familiar with automating cell-based assays.
• Detailed knowledge of multi-color flow cytometry operation and data analysis, including experience performing intracellular cytokine staining.
• Presents scientific/technical information within the group and across functions.