Associate Scientist Biology II

Foster, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions tour clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is with one of our Biotech clients whresearches develop and commercializes drugs. The company focuses primarily on antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV hepatitis B hepatitis C and influenza including Harvoni and Sovaldi.

Position: Associate Scientist - Biology II

Location: Foster City CA 94404

Duration: 9 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Description:

We are seeking an Associate Scientist to join the clients In Vivo Pharmacology team in Foster City and more specifically the group responsible to conduct ex vivo analyses related to in vivo studies in mice.
The candidate will join an established group playing a key role in providing a mechanistic understanding for in vivo pre-clinical studies in support of multiple programs utilizing engineered human chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR T cells).

Responsibilities:

Characterization of immune parameters such as cell expansion and phenotype from ex vivo blood samples from pre-clinical mouse studies with engineered human CAR T cells
Process and analyze ex vivo blood samples through flow cytometry molecular biology and other analytical techniques
Check antigen expression by flow cytometry of tumor cell lines for use in in vivo studies
Work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
Present and participate in project team meetings and cross-departmental team meetings
Share core values such as passion teamwork integrity and trust

Basic Qualifications:

Masters Degree and 2 years of scientific experience
OR
Bachelors Degree and 4 years of scientific experience
OR
AA Degree and 5 years of scientific experience
OR
High School Degree and 6 years of scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:

MS or BS in Biology or related discipline
3 years of experience with multi-color flow cytometry and complex fluorochrome-conjugated antibody panels
Immunology background with experience in phenotypic analysis of multiple human immune cell populations and markers of activation/exhaustion
Experience in data analysis software including FlowJo GraphPad Prism and BD FACSDiva
Experience in additional molecular biology techniques such as ddPCR
Demonstrated ability to independently conduct analyses while working efficiently as part of a team
Ability to multi-task perform work with a high degree of integrity and attention to detail and be part of an exciting fast-paced scientific environment
Strong organizational and time-management skills thorough record keeping skills (documentation and electronic lab notebook Benchling) strong ability to troubleshoot independently and to provide high-quality results through critical analysis and interpretation excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions tour clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is with one of our Biotech clients whresearches develop and commercializes drugs. The company focuses primaril...