Associate Scientist

Job Title: Associate ScientistLocation: Foster City, CA 94404Duration: 9 Months (possible extension)Pay Range: $41.00 - $43.50/Hour. on W2Description:We are seeking an Associate Scientist to join Client’s In Vivo Pharmacology team and more specifically the group responsible to conduct ex vivo analyses related to in vivo studies in mice. The candidate will join an established group, playing a key role in providing a mechanistic understanding for in vivo pre-clinical studies in support of multiple programs utilizing engineered human chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR T cells). Responsibilities:Characterization of immune parameters such as cell expansion and phenotype, from ex vivo blood samples from pre-clinical mouse studies with engineered human CAR T cellsProcess and analyze ex vivo blood samples through flow cytometry, molecular biology and other analytical techniquesCheck antigen expression by flow cytometry of tumor cell lines for use in in vivo studiesWork collaboratively in a cross-functional team environmentPresent and participate in project team meetings and cross-departmental team meetingsShare core values such as passion, teamwork, integrity and trustBasic Qualifications:Master’s Degree and 2 years of scientific experienceORBachelor’s Degree and 4 years of scientific experienceORAA Degree and 5 years of scientific experienceORHigh School Degree and 6 years of scientific experiencePreferred Qualifications:MS or BS in Biology or related discipline3 years of experience with multi-color flow cytometry and complex fluorochrome-conjugated antibody panelsImmunology background, with experience in phenotypic analysis of multiple human immune cell populations and markers of activation/exhaustionExperience in data analysis software including FlowJo, GraphPad Prism and BD FACSDivaExperience in additional molecular biology techniques such as ddPCRDemonstrated ability to independently conduct analyses while working efficiently as part of a teamAbility to multi-task, perform work with a high degree of integrity and attention to detail, and be part of an exciting fast-paced scientific environmentStrong organizational and time-management skills, thorough record keeping skills (documentation and electronic lab notebook, Benchling), strong ability to troubleshoot independently and to provide high-quality results through critical analysis and interpretation, excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.#sczr2

Salary : $41 - $44