Sr Research Associate, Cell Biology
Sr Research Associate, Cell Biology
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Were 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. Weve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But were 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
Masters degree and 0 years of scientific experience; OR
Bachelors 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.
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