Research Scientist, Cell Biology – T Cell Biology

Santa Monica, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is with one of our Biotech clients who researches 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: Research Scientist Cell Biology T Cell Biology

Location: Santa Monica CA 90404

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

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.

Responsibilities:

Execution of cell-based functional and biochemical assays to select candidate molecules for clinical development or support combination strategies to enhance T cell product potency and safety
Experimental design aimed to address basic tumor immunology aspects related to the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment
Genetic/biochemical manipulation of T cells and evaluation of impact on T cell function
Analyze organize and communicate results at different research and cross-functional meetings
Plan and effectively execute experiments based on strategy project timelines and goals
Analyze and present scientific results to the project team in addition to cross-functional and cross-site audiences
Document experimental results to enable subsequent clinical studies and patent applications
May serve as a core team member or leader on a project team
Work effectively with other functions (including Process Development Translational Medicine Clinical Development) to ensure alignment cross-functionally
Coordinate tasks across multiple projects demonstrating prioritization and planning
May mentor junior team members and supervise the work of a research team including but not limited to organizing and prioritizing laboratory work and review of generated experimental results

Basic Qualifications:

Advanced scientific degree (i.e. MD PharmD PhD)
Masters Degree and 6 years of scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience designing and developing primary immune cell assays using key immune cell populations
Hands-on expertise in T-cell functional characterization assays including in vitro cxytotoxicity 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)
Experience with MSD/ELISA and/or Luminex
Ph.D. degree in biology-related field (immunology cellular and/or tumor biology or a closely related field)
A strong background in cancer immunotherapy and human immunology experience working with engineered T cells strongly preferred
Demonstrated independence in experimental design data analysis interpretation and presentation
Maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Drive to learn and make a meaningful impact
Comfortable in a fast-paced company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
Strong collaboration excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience using both written and verbal communication including presentations to communicate results to a diverse cross-functional audience
Strong organizational and record keeping skills
Self-motivated strong sense of responsibility and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description

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 to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is with one of our Biotech clients who researches develop and commercializes drugs. The company focuses p...