SR. RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST, NONCLINICAL DEVELOPMENT

Adicet Bio Inc.; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + annual bonus

Equity incentives

401(k) with Roth and company match (4.

ESP P

Job summary

Adicet Bio, Inc. in Redwood City, CA is seeking a Sr. Research Associate/Associate Scientist for Nonclinical Development to advance gamma delta T cell therapies.

The role involves coordinating in vivo and ex vivo studies, contributing to study design, and communicating with cross‑functional teams to align program goals. The candidate will perform necropsies, tissue processing, and assays (flow cytometry, qPCR/ddPCR, ELISA) and maintain rigorous records in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a biology degree with 5+ years R&D experience or a Master’s with 3+ years in immuno-oncology.
• Experience designing and interpreting in vivo studies using murine models.
• Proficiency with necropsy, tissue processing, and flow cytometry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute in vivo and ex vivo nonclinical studies.
• Contribute to study design, planning, and data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and CROs to ensure aligned endpoints.

Skills

In vivo studies

Xenograft models

Flow cytometry

Biologics handling

qPCR/ddPCR

ELISA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

IVIS imaging

Mouse handling

HPLC/assays

Job description

SR. RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST, NONCLINICAL DEVELOPMENT

Redwood City, CA

Join Us!

Adicet Bio, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company discovering and developing allogeneic gamma delta T cell therapies for autoimmune diseases and cancer. Adicet is advancing a pipeline of “off-the-shelf” gamma delta T cells, engineered with chimeric antigen receptors (CARs), to facilitate durable activity in patients. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.adicetbio.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute in vivo and ex vivo nonclinical studies to evaluate Adicet’s immune-cell and gene-therapy platforms, including efficacy, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic, and safety assessments in relevant murine oncology and immunology models.
• Contribute to study design, experimental planning, timeline development, and data-driven decision-making to support program advancement.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and external contract research organizations to coordinate study execution, troubleshoot technical challenges, and ensure study endpoints align with program objectives.
• Perform necropsies and process tissues for downstream analyses, including flow cytometry, qPCR/ddPCR, and ELISA, to characterize pharmacologic activity and elucidate mechanisms of action.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized experimental records in accordance with internal documentation and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or a related field with 5+ years of relevant R&D experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience, preferably in immuno‑oncology, within an industry setting.
• Significant experience designing, executing, analyzing, and interpreting in vivo studies using murine xenograft disease models and/or humanized immunology models.
• Demonstrated proficiency administering therapeutic agents and establishing xenograft models through intravenous, intraperitoneal, and subcutaneous routes in mice.
• Strong technical proficiency in blood collection, including submandibular and tail‑vein sampling, as well as tissue necropsy and sample processing for flow‑cytometry applications.
• Experience with aseptic mammalian cell culture, including the maintenance and preparation of human cancer cell lines for nonclinical in vivo studies.
• Hands‑on experience with in vivo bioluminescence and/or fluorescence imaging, including image acquisition and data analysis using IVIS platforms.
• Experience with laboratory techniques such as flow cytometry, ELISA, qPCR/ddPCR, and cytokine bead‑based assays is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, data‑analysis, and technical‑documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, troubleshoot scientific and technical challenges, and contribute innovative solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and supportive research environment.

Adicet fosters a collaborative, high‑performing environment by prioritizing in‑person engagement. Employees are required to be onsite at least three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday mandatory), with some roles requiring full‑time onsite presence.

Pay Range

$108,000 - $150,000 USD

Adicet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a base salary, annual cash bonus, long‑term incentives (equity), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and a 401(k) with ROTH and a 4.5% company match. We also provide health plans (medical, dental, vision), Flexible Health and Commuter Spending Accounts (FSA), a matched Health Savings Account (HSA), life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability, and voluntary insurance programs. Generous paid time‑off includes 13 company holidays, paid end‑of‑year winter break, vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave.

Our state‑of‑the‑art facility includes an onsite gym, fitness options, parking with electric vehicle charging stations, a free shuttle (Caltrain), company‑subsidized lunches delivered onsite daily, and fully stocked breakrooms.

Adicet is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.