Arsenal Bio, a privately held programmable cell therapy company engineering advanced CAR T therapies for solid tumors, is seeking a talented Senior Scientist to work onsite based in our South San Francisco office. 

ArsenalBio’s mission is to develop efficacious and safe cellular therapies for patients with chronic diseases, initially cancer. With our programmable and computationally driven approach, our team is engineering living medicines to attack cancer’s inherent multi-faceted nature and overcome the challenges of addressing solid tumors with cell therapy.

Driven by a collective of diverse experts across immunology, synthetic biology, molecular biology, automation and computational biology, we are united in purpose to deliver radical breakthroughs for people with cancer, and prioritize the team’s outcomes over individual goals to achieve our company mission – together. 

We are seeking an outstanding Senior Scientist to lead immunology discovery efforts to develop next generation CAR T cellular therapies for cancer. They will have a background in immunology, cellular or cancer biology and have the creativity to present new ideas and solve challenging problems. The successful candidate will communicate and collaborate within and across disciplines, both internally and with outside partners, including pharmaceutical partners and leading academic labs. This role is ideal for an individual who is driven and passionate about cell therapy in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, and execute a broad range of cell based functional and phenotypic in vitro assays to identify mechanisms of T cell dysfunction in solid tumors
• Work in teams as the immunology SME to drive the development, execution and interpretation of automated CRISPR screens to identify novel ways to enhance T cells
• Drive scientific and technical innovation collaboratively with other members of ArsenalBio
• Summarize and synthesize data across experiments and present findings at all levels of the organization
• Provide exceptional scientific leadership and mentorship to scientists and research associates
• Work collaboratively and proactively with colleagues in automation, computational biology, NGS and discovery in a matrixed team structure

• PhD in immunology, cellular or cancer biology or a related field with 2 years of relevant experience, or Masters with 7 years experience, or Bachelors with 9 years experience. Industry experience preferred but not required. 
• Strong background in immunology and/or tumor-immune cell interactions, with a focus on T cell biology and direct experience with primary immune cell culture; prior experience with genetic engineering of primary immune cells and knowledge of tumor microenvironment (TME) and cytokine signaling is preferred
• Expertise in developing and executing in vitro cellular assays including immune cell phenotyping, cytotoxicity, proliferation and cytokine analysis
• Experience with general molecular biology techniques would be preferred
• Previous experience interpreting scRNAseq and/or screening data would be preferred
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills and the ability to organize and communicate complex data sets in a clear and concise manner to key stakeholders from diverse backgrounds 
• Ability to multi-task and work in collaboration with peers within a fast-paced team environment with a positive outlook and high degree of self-motivation and organization

What We Will Offer You: 

An opportunity to work with the best talent in the field of cell therapy, and be part of ONE TEAM to advance therapies to patients who need it most.

ArsenalBio has a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to medical, dental, and vision as well as mental health resources, virtual and telehealth options, coaching, infertility treatment, parental leave and health savings accounts. We also offer flexible work schedules and flexible time off, which includes two extra “Arsenal Days of Rest” every quarter for employees to recharge. 

We have a robust mentorship program, and comprehensive development tools to help employees take control of their career paths and grow into their best selves. ArsenalBio believes in investing in the well-being of our employees - both at work and at home, as they are our greatest asset. They bring scientific talents in molecular biology, immunology, pharmacology, protein chemistry, computational biology, automation, genome engineering, software and other fields to make the future happen now.

We are committed to hiring the best talent from diverse backgrounds. A diverse workforce engenders richness of thought, creativity and discovery. We invite individuals who embrace intellectual achievement to bring their unique personal and professional journeys and together we will build transformative cell therapies for cancer patients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The estimated base salary offer for the preferred primary location of San Francisco Bay area ranges from $127,300 – $156,000. Salary ranges for other locations may vary from this range. Base pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, experience, education, and location. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer.

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