Associate Scientist - Cell Therapy

Spectrix Analytical Services, LLC is seeking a successful candidate as a Cell Therapy Associate Scientist, for a long term permanent position at our client site in Spring House, Pennsylvania. This individual will work as part of oncology cell therapy research team responsible for optimizing CAR-directed cell therapy functionality of drug product candidates. Success in this position will require a positive attitude, effective collaboration, and the ability to implement in vitro assays to study human immune cell biology.

Responsibilities

• Design, carry out and troubleshoot assays for the development of cellular therapy products.
• Assays include flow cytometry, MSD, immune cell isolation, transduction, and sorting, and other functional assays and associated cell culture.
• Analyze complex data sets, maintain organized electronic notebook records, and present data in professional format at internal meetings.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Life Sciences with 3 years of relevant laboratory experience or a M.S. in Life Sciences with 0 years of relevant laboratory experience is required
• Experience with aseptic cell culture is required
• Experience working with T cells, NK cells or other immune cells is preferred
• Experience performing complex cell based co-culture assays is preferred
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple experiments simultaneously
• Experience working within cross-functional teams is preferred
• Ability to maintain well-organized, detailed records is required
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills are required

*Spectrix offers flexible schedules, competitive salaries, and a committed work environment to its employees; the company provides automatic benefits of life insurance and short and long term disability insurance. Optional benefits for full time employees include health, dental, and vision insurance, college loan assistance, and an employer matched retirement savings plan. Spectrix is not a placement agency.

Spectrix is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Spectrix complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Spectrix is participating in the E-Verify program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (phone number: 888-897-7781, and website: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you authorized to work in the US for any employer now, and any time in the future WITHOUT sponsorship?
• Do you have experience performing complex cell based co-culture assays? If yes, how long?
• Do you have experience with aseptic cell culture? If yes, how long?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $33