Job

Senior Research Associate

Location South San Francisco, CA 94080
Date Posted May 27, 2021
Job ID 7067
Employment Type Direct Hire
Salary $106000

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a high-priority search for a Direct Hire Sr. Process Development Research Associate on behalf of our client, an innovative Biotech company located in San Francisco, CA. If you are an experienced researcher, who is passionate about driving process development to aid in cell therapy, we would like to hear from you!


Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Research Associate to join our Process Development team to drive cell therapy programs. The successful applicate will have prior experience with process development and scale up of gene modified cell therapies and be comfortable in a fast moving and nimble culture. Applicants should be familiar with culture expanded cell products (e.g. CAR-NK cells and CAR-T respectively), comfortable with pre-clinical process development and GMP tech transfer to a CDMO, and familiar with analytical methods development and implementation. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about the future of “smart therapeutics” and have the energy and boldness to thrive and grow in a dynamic and fast startup environment.

 

The Perks:

  • Significant career growth within an innovative company
  • Flexible working hours (day shift)
  • Work with an extremely motivated growing team
  • Bright and supportive work culture
  • Opportunity to play a key role in advancing therapeutic sciences
  • Generous 401k instant-vesting employer match
  • Daily lunch program
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability benefits
  • EAP, Concierge Service, Recognition Awards and Career Development Opportunities


About You:

  • You hold a Bachelor’s degree within a life science related field.
  • You have 5 years’ experience working in the wet lab with mammalian cell cultures with both adherent and suspension cells.
  • You hold knowledge and applicable experience with gene delivery methods.
  • You have flow cytometry experience.
  • You hold experience performing technology transfers to GMP
  • You have proven experience troubleshooting in the laboratory setting.
  • You’re a team player. You have a track record of engaging, and working closely, with cross-functional teams to keep projects moving forward as smoothly as possible.
  • You are a self-starter and eager to take on new projects.
  • You are passionate about driving cell therapy to target serious diseases.


What You’ll Do:

  • Contribute to process development for cell therapy development programs, including natural killer cells (NK cells), CAR-T cells and other therapeutic cell modalities.
  • Perform transductions on primary human cells via viral vectors and other gene delivery methods.
  • Develop and perform assays that measure function of virus and modified cells.
  • Independently perform experiments on process conditions and raw material qualification.
  • Develop internal bioreactor-based generation of genetically modified cells under quality-controlled conditions suitable for transfer to a GMP facility.
  • Play a central role in interaction with contract manufacturers, key suppliers, and other external vendors.
  • Successfully execute and document laboratory procedures and experiments with great attention to detail.
  • Maintain accurate lab records and notebooks.
  • Author protocols, reports and standard operating procedure documents.


Compensation:

This position offers a very competitive salary as well as full benefits package!


How to Apply:

For immediate consideration, submit your resume at: https://www.scionstaffing.com/job/7067/

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applications with arrest and conviction records.


About Our Firm:

Scion Staffing is a top temporary staffing agency and executive search firm, connecting leading companies and organizations with impeccable talent. Through our innovative team-building and staffing solutions, we bridge the gap in temporary staffing, as well as contract-to-hire employment, contingent search, and executive searches. The Business Times has recognized us as a top staffing from 2010-2019, and our clients return to us for a variety of opportunities.

Scion Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent.

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