Sr Research Associate, Cell Biology

Lensa; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Kite is seeking a motivated Senior Research Associate to join its automation core team focused on next-generation cancer immunotherapies. This role involves executing in vitro assays, collaborating across teams, and contributing to research in a dynamic environment aimed at curing cancer.

Benefits

Paid time off

Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

Discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• Relevant scientific experience in tumor immunology and T cell immunology.
• Hands-on experience in cell biology or related fields preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and executing laboratory assays for cancer immunotherapy research.
• Maintain and utilize various automated laboratory equipment.
• Help develop T cell functional assays under supervision.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactivity

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

High School diploma

Tools

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

ELISA

Automated liquid handlers

Job description

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Lensa is a U.S. career site that helps job seekers discover job opportunities. We are not a staffing firm or agency. We promote jobs on behalf of our clients, which include employers, recruitment agencies, and marketing partners.

We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet.

Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.

Job Description

Kite is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Research Associate to join our automation core team focused on developing next-generation cancer immunotherapies. In this role, you will support the design and execution of in vitro assays, assist in the characterization of engineered T cells, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to meaningful research in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the setup and execution of automation core laboratory assays to support cancer immunotherapy research.
• Maintain and utilize automated laboratory equipment, such as automated liquid handlers, reagent dispensers, plate washers, and plate readers.
• Perform phenotypic and functional analyses of engineered T cells under supervision.
• Help develop and troubleshoot T cell functional assays with guidance from senior scientists.
• Collect, organize, and analyze experimental data using standard software tools.
• Create data analysis solutions for visualization and interpretation of experimental results.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of laboratory procedures and results.
• Collaborate with team members across departments to support ongoing research projects.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions on experimental design and results.
• Taking charge of routine tasks relating to laboratory operations as assigned by the laboratory manager (e.g. organization and maintenance of lab supplies).
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Relevant scientific experience in the field of (tumor) immunology and T cell immunology
• Master’s degree and 0+ years of scientific experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of scientific experience; OR
• Associate degree and 4+ years of scientific experience; OR
• High School diploma and 5+ years relevant experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience (academic or industry) in any of the following areas is a plus: cell biology, immunology, or related areas.
• Experience with basic lab techniques, such as cell culture, flow cytometry, or ELISA.
• Additional experience with automated liquid handlers, cell-based assays, multi-color flow cytometry, and data analysis and visualization solutions, such as R, Spotfire, or Tableau.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and ability to communicate results to a diverse cross-functional audience.
• Proactive, self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills, appropriate sense of urgency and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with challenging workload and to quickly get acquainted with novel methods and approaches.
  
  

The salary range for this position is: $86,275.00 - $111,650.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For Additional Benefits Information, Visit

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
  
  

Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information on Kite, please visit www.kitepharma.com . Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kitepharma .

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Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. Every day, we aim to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work.

We are creating Kite together, with the recognition that the best teams are built by the best people. We maintain an attitude of curiosity, and creativity with each challenge as we develop a new market for cancer therapies. We appreciate and respect one another, and most importantly, we don’t take success for granted.

While we’ve come a long way to make what others viewed as impossible, possible, we know one thing is certain. Today is just the beginning.

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• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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