Research Associate - Flow & Cell Culture

Job Summary

The Associate Research, Analytical Sciences will be responsible for the execution of routine testing, including but not limited to flow cytometry assays and cell-based cytotoxicity assays, to characterize T cell therapy processes and products. Additionally, this role contributes to the daily operational tasks in the Analytical Sciences team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing to characterize cell products or processes primarily using flow cytometry, live cell imaging, or luciferase assays.
• Accurately complete eLN documentation contemporaneously for the lab work to which it pertains.
• Participate in eLN template drafting, revisions, and ensure executable templates are comprehensive.
• Participate in tracking assay results and test method performance parameters.
• Assist in everyday operation of analytical laboratories, including but not limited to equipment management, lab maintenance and restocking, and reagent inventory.
• Support cross-functional projects with process development, manufacturing, quality control, and quality assurance groups.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience in performing and analyzing flow cytometry assays required.
• Detail-oriented in both technical assay execution and data analysis.
• Must be eager to learn and willing to ask questions.
• Able to enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic team and company environment and able to adjust tasks based upon changing priorities.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with T-cell culture and/or cell-based assays is preferred.

Education Requirements

• BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience (combined with BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline).

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Industry experience not required but a plus.
• Experience working in a regulated environment is a plus.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and communicate verbally (i.e., speak and hear).
• The employee is frequently required to use their hands and arms to reach and grasp (i.e., tactile functioning).
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus to read.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• This position requires working with biological and/or chemical hazards.

About the Client

This client is a biopharmaceutical and life sciences organization with a specialized focus in cell therapy research and development, operating out of strategic locations including Santa Monica, CA. The organization employs professionals across analytical sciences, quality assurance, process development, and R&D communications — with a growing emphasis on T cell therapy as a core scientific discipline.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.