Senior Research Associate II - Preclinical Development

Senior Research Associate II – Preclinical Development

Masters in Cell or Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences or a related field with 2+ years industry experience, or Bachelors in a related field with 4+ years industry experience
Excellent mammalian cell culture skills
Experience with multi-colour flow cytometry, panel design, and data analysis
Ability to quickly adapt and learn new skills for changing research priorities
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player in a collaborative environment and coordinate tasks across multiple projects to meet deadlines
Strong organizational skills, record keeping, and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written)
Flexible mind with the ability to think outside the box, creative approach to problem-solving
Willingness to accept responsibilities outside of initial job description
Passion for your work
A positive attitude

Independently plan, execute, analyze, and report on experiments to support the preclinical development of novel T cell therapy products across multiple pipeline programs
Perform in vitro cell-based functional assays (cytotoxicity, cytokine, proliferation, etc.) for CAR T cell therapeutic candidate selection
Design, execute, and analyze flow cytometry experiments for CAR T cell product characterization
Support engineered T cell production activities (e.x. gene editing, T cell culture, cryopreservation, cell thawing)
Culture both engineered primary T cell and suspension/adherent cell lines
Support IND-enabling preclinical studies
Assist effectively on cross-functional activities for project teams, including hand-offs, data analysis, and presenting at project meetings
Maintain an up-to-date and detailed electronic lab notebook
Coordinate tasks across multiple projects and teams, demonstrating prioritization and planning
Execute and interpret experiments effectively in line with project timelines and goals