Research Scientist, Cell Biology Immunology

Foster, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 146540 - 189640

Posted on: 09-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 a Gilead Company is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel cancer immunotherapy products designed to harness the power of a patients own immune system to selectively target and kill cancer cells. Our core technology involves the genetic engineering of T cells or white blood cells to express chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) for the treatment of advanced solid and hematological malignancies. We are on a rapid growth trajectory and have a highly energized and accomplished team.

Discovery Research is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to lead characterization studies that address product efficacy and safety. The successful candidate will report to a Director and will be expected to independently design and perform experiments organize and analyze results and communicate and present findings in team meetings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but not limited to):

Lead assay and study design and implement fit-for-purpose or hypothesis-based experiments for next-generation CAR T products.

Provide scientific insights and in-depth data interpretation to inform decision making within the research team and with key stakeholders.

Document experimental results to enable future IND and/or patent applications.

Collaborate with other scientists to evaluate novel T cell therapies to advance ongoing projects.

Work independently with timelines and deliverables in mind.

Effectively communicate plans and results in both oral and written form.

Utilization of appropriate technology i.e. Outlook PowerPoint FlowJo Prism and other programs to create and distribute reports and key information.

Contribute to a dynamic exciting culture that embraces teamwork and innovation.

Self-motivated creative and independent.

Positive interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with individuals from a variety of levels and functions.

Opportunity to manage and mentor junior scientists in formal and informal settings.

Opportunity to present research in cross-functional setting.

Basic Qualifications:

Advanced scientific degree (i.e. MD PharmD PhD)

Masters Degree and 4 years of scientific experience

Bachelors Degree and 6 years of scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced scientific degree with experience in the following techniques:Tissue culture and sterile technique Primary immune cell culture Immunoassays Multi-color flow cytometry and Cell proliferation assays.

Experience in exploring disease biology with a focus on solid tumors.

Strong background in cancer immunotherapy human immunology and/or gene therapy.

Capable of high-performance work in independent and team settings.

Experience working with engineered T cells and/or other immune cell types (i.e. NK cells myeloid cells etc.).

Direct experience in cell engineering using viral or non-viral methods or gene editing.

Understanding of protein engineering and synthetic biology principles applied to cell therapy.

Demonstrated independence in experimental design data analysis interpretation and presentation.

Experience in T-cell functional characterization assays includingin vitrocytotoxicity proliferation cytokine/chemokine measurements cell signaling activation differentiation and exhaustion.

Proficient in cell culture aseptic technique.

Proficient in multi-parameter flow cytometry (panel design sample acquisition data processing) and data analysis (FACSDiva FlowJo GraphPad Prism Excel).

Maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; strong organizational and record keeping skills.

Maintain a high degree of ethical standards and trustworthiness.

Ability to think and adapt to a rapidly changing environment and demands.

Able to reach rational conclusions through processing of complex information.

Promotes innovation through creative solutions.

Energized by accomplishments and excellence in the workplace.

Excellent time management skills.

The salary range for this position is: $146540.00 - $189640.00. 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*.

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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 systems ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica CA. For more information on Kite please visit . Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at jobs in the United States:

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