Senior Research Associate or Associate Scientist, Translational Medicine

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Stock option plans

Job summary

Cabaletta Bio, located in Philadelphia, seeks a Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist for Translational Medicine. You will develop and perform autoantibody evaluation assays (MSD, Luminex, ELISA) and other molecular assays on clinical trial materials, following strict compliance.

Reporting to the Senior Scientist, Translational Medicine, you will support assay qualification, data integrity, and SOP development in a fast-paced biotech environment focused on autoimmune therapies.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Biology, Immunology, Engineering or related field or Bachelor’s with 2+ years laboratory/biotech experience.
• Experience with molecular based assays such as ELISA, MSD, Luminex or dPCR platforms.
• Significant lab experience including aseptic technique, mammalian cell culture, and DNA extraction.
• Ability to follow SOPs and good documentation practices.
• Strong organizational skills, problem solving, and ability to work independently.
• Clear verbal and written communication; team-oriented and adaptable in a fast-paced startup.

Responsibilities

• Perform assays on clinical samples under guidance from a Senior Scientist, Translational Medicine.
• Execute qualified or validated molecular-based assays (Luminex, dPCR, MSD, ELISA) on clinical samples.
• Contribute to GLP-like assay development and SOP qualification/validation.
• Maintain accurate data capture and protocol compliance using an electronic lab notebook (eLN).
• Keep GDP-compliant records for clinical samples and inventory management.
• Assist in clinical sample accessioning with proper metadata entry.
• Opportunities to learn cell-based assays such as flow cytometry and cytotoxicity assays.
• Manage multiple internal projects and ensure timely completion.
• Perform routine lab tasks in line with GLP and Cabaletta policy; maintain lab space.

Skills

Molecular assays

Cell culture

SOP compliance

Communication

Independence

Team oriented

Problem solving

Education

MS in Biology/Immunology/Engineering or related field

Bachelor’s with 2+ years lab/biotech experience

Tools

ELISA

MSD

Luminex

dPCR

qPCR

Job description

Position Title: Senior Research Associate/ Associate Scientist, Translational Medicine

Location: On-Site/Philadelphia, PA

Reports to: Senior Scientist Translational Medicine

Department: Research

Cabaletta Bio (Nasdaq: CABA) is a late-stage clinical biotechnology company focused on developing and launching curative targeted cell therapies designed specifically for patients with autoimmune diseases. The CABA™ platform encompasses two complementary strategies which aim to advance the discovery and development of engineered T cell therapies with the potential to become deep and durable, perhaps curative, treatments for a broad range of autoimmune diseases. The lead CARTA (Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cells for Autoimmunity) strategy is prioritizing the development of rese-cel, a 4-1BB-containing fully human CD19-CAR T cell investigational therapy. Rese-cel is currently being evaluated in the RESET™ (REstoring SElf-Tolerance) clinical development program spanning multiple therapeutic areas, including rheumatology, neurology and dermatology. Cabaletta Bio’s headquarters and labs are located in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, please visit www.cabalettabio.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.

Uniquely Differentiated. Rapid. Elegant.

At Cabaletta, we are driven by the shared mission of developing cures, where a patients’ own cells are used to fight disease. We are building a culture grounded in the knowledge that successful cures can be achieved for patients if every member of the Cabaletta is focused on the success of the team. To nurture this, we make an active commitment to the well-being and continuous growth of each employee who joins the team. In this way, we are not only working to improve the lives of patients, but of everyone involved. #CabalettaCrew.

Reporting to the Senior Scientist, Translational Medicine we are seeking an experienced, motivated, detail-oriented, and highly skilled Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist within our Translational Medicine team.

Under scientific and technical supervision, the individual will be primarily responsible for developing and performing autoantibody evaluation assays (MSD, Luminex, ELISA) assays and other molecular based assays such as dPCR. As part of the Translational Medicine team, the individual must be able to perform qualified assays on clinical trial participant materials, adhering to internal compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• With guidance from a Senior Scientist, Translational Medicine, perform assays on clinical samples and potentially pre-clinical samples.
• Perform qualified or validated molecular based assays (Luminex, dPCR, MSD, ELISA, etc.) on clinical samples to inform on cell product persistence and efficacy in humans.
• Participate in generating, qualifying, and validating GLP-like assays and contributing to the development of corresponding SOPs.
• Interfacing heavily with the electronic lab notebook (eLN) system and sample management system; accurately capturing data in a timely manner, ensuring data integrity and protocol compliance using an eLN.
• Maintain GDP-compliant and detailed records for clinical sample lifecycle (receipt, usage, inventory, etc.).
• Involvement in clinical sample accessioning with close attention to metadata entry.
• Opportunities to learn and perform cell based assays such as flow cytometry and cell killing assays.
• Manage multiple internal projects / workstreams simultaneously.
• Performing lab associated tasks in accordance with GLP and Cabaletta Bio lab safety policies and SOPs.
• General maintenance of laboratory space and contribution to weekly activities.

Required Qualifications

• MS degree in Biology, Immunology, Engineering or related field or Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience in an academic laboratory or the biotechnology industry is required.
• Experience with molecular based assays such as ELISA’s, MSD, Luminex, and/or dPCR platforms.
• Significant lab experience including aseptic technique, mammalian cell culture, and DNA extraction.
• Must be able to follow SOPs and follow good documentation practices.
• Must be highly organized and efficient, able to work independently. Strong problem-solving skills are preferred.
• Must be able to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Must have a desire to be part of a growing organization that uses cutting-edge science.
• Strong team orientation and passion for continuous self-development.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in protocol design, qualification, and SOP generation.
• Experience with qPCR/dPCR platforms.Experience with autoantibody evaluation assays.
• Experience with clinical sample handling and inventory management is strongly preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting, qualifying, or validating molecular based assays.
• Experience in the biotechnology industry or in a startup industrial setting.
• Previous experience with GLP/GCP & ICH regulations.
• Prior use of an electronic laboratory notebook system; involvement in system development is a plus.

Our name – Cabaletta – is derived from the operatic term that represents a rapid, repetitive, and technically challenging section of an operatic aria, designed to showcase the skills of the lead singer. Analogously, Cabaletta Bio strives to achieve rapid and repetitive product development, building on our indication prioritization and biologic platform that targets the driver of specific autoimmune diseases without the need for long-term immunosuppression.

Our most important asset is our people, and we offer competitive benefits, PTO, and stock option plans.

Cabaletta Bio is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Cabaletta Bio, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Cabaletta, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Cabaletta shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, if a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Cabaletta has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.