Scientist 2, T Cell Therapy

About the role

The Position Scientist 2 will support in vitro screening & functional characterization of CAR-T and antibody therapeutics for oncology and immunology disease areas. They will participate in the development, validation, and execution of high-throughput cell-based assays to characterize CAR-T cell and antibody activity in vitro, supporting lead-finding/optimization efforts.

Responsibilities

• Support in vitro screening & functional characterization of CAR-T and antibody therapeutics
• Develop, validate, and execute high-throughput cell-based assays
• Design, execute, and interpret experiments independently and collaboratively with project teams
• Present work to project teams and senior management
• Contribute to publications and presentations at scientific conferences

Requirements

• B.S. degree with 1-5 years of experience in Immunology, Oncology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field OR M.S. degree with 1-3 years of relevant immunology/immuno-oncology and/or cell biology experience in academia, biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry
• Practical experience in the design, development, validation and execution of cell-based assays
• Experience with flow cytometry, immune cell-based functional assays, primary immune cell isolation and culture, and CAR-T cell generation
• Ability to work independently to design, execute, and interpret experiments, and also collaborate with project teams
• Record of publications that demonstrate expertise
• Excellent teamwork, communication, time management, and organizational skills

Qualifications

• A strong foundation in immunology and hands-on expertise in immune cell assays
• Familiarity with iPSC derived immune cells is a plus
• Experience with Luminex, Incucyte, and/or xCELLigence
• Familiarity with automated or semi-automated instrumentation

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

Benefits

Genentech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. The company also provides relocation assistance for eligible candidates.