Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is looking for a “
Associate Scientist
” based out of
San Diego, CA
.
Job Duration:
Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)
Pay Rate:
$46/hr on W2
Company Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K
Job Summary:
This role is to support analytical development and characterization activities for CAR-T cell therapy products. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in immunology, cell-based assays, flow cytometry, and cell culture within a biotech or cell therapy environment.
Responsibilities
Perform cell-based assays and product characterization studies
Support assay development, optimization, qualification, and validation
Conduct flow cytometry, ELISA/Luminex, and T-cell functional assays
Support GMP release testing and QC assay transfers
Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and write SOPs/reports
Analyze and present scientific data to cross-functional teams
Support cell culture processes and analytical testing activities
Requirements
BS/MS in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, or related field
5+ years of biotech or relevant laboratory experience
Hands-on experience with flow cytometry, immunoassays, and cell culture
Experience with T-cell biology and cell-based assays
Preferred
CAR-T or cell therapy industry experience
Experience with ELISA, Luminex, qPCR, or ddPCR
Exposure to GMP/QC environments and assay transfer activities
Experience drafting SOPs and supporting assay validation/DoE studies
