Scientist
Santa Monica, CA - USA
Job Summary
Scientist
Position Summary
ThisScientistpositionwithin theCell Therapy Enterprisegroupwill be involved in the characterization ofapheresisand/orproductmaterial from ongoing CAR- and TCR-based clinical trialsandprocess development.This individual willberesponsible fordesigning andperformingexperimentsorganizingand analyzingresults and communicatingand presentingfindingsto the immediate team and broader organization.Thisisaon-site hands-onpositionbased in Santa Monica CA.
This role requires at least 80% on-site presence in Santa Monica as well as occasional availability on weekends holidays and evenings.
EssentialFunctions andResponsibilities
Executein vitro assays toevaluateT-cellphenotypeandfunction.
Provide support in writing and reviewing reports and/or data verification during regulatory filingsand/or amendments.
Analyzes organizes and communicatesresults at different research and cross-functional meetings.
Participatesin project teams and workscross-functionally to ensure alignment.
Assistin other duties asto meet corporate goals.
Required Skills/Abilities
A strong background in cancer immunotherapy and human immunology experience in working with engineered T cellsand/or clinical trial samplesis strongly preferred.
Proficient in cell culture aseptic techniques.
Hands-onexpertisein T-cell functional characterization assays tomeasure invitro cytotoxicity proliferation and cytokine/chemokines.
Proficient in multi-parameter flow cytometry (panel design sample acquisition data processing).
Proficientin the analysis and understanding of immune cells andfunctions.
Strong organizational and record keeping skills.
Excellent interpersonal verbaland written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment.
Comfortable in a fast-paced company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
Self-motivated and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside ofinitialjob description.
Education andExperience
Masters(0-2yearslab experience)or Bachelors(3-5years lab experience)degreein immunology cellular and/or tumor biology. Lab experience related toT-cell biologyand/or working with clinical trial samplesis highly desirable.
Industry experienceispreferred.
Well-versed in cell culture aseptic techniques multi-color flow cytometry (9 colors)MSDand other cellular assays.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational record keeping and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills are necessary in this collaborative work environment.
Comfortable in a fast-paced company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from$90960.80to$136441.20. However base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and addition our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility toparticipatein our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles) and commission payment eligibility (sales roles).
Our Benefits
Benefits offered include:
A qualified retirement program 401(k) plan
Paid vacation holidays and paid leaves
Health benefits including medical prescription drug dental and vision coveragein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans.Additionaldetails of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
PhysicalRequirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employeeis regularly required to:
Sit and talk or hear.
The employeefrequentlyis required touse hands to finger handle or feel.
The employeeis occasionally required tostand walk and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focusin order toread.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
May beto travel by plane or car.
This position requires working with biological and/or chemical A
Date Posted
02-Jun-2026Closing Date
15-Jun-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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