Scientist
ThisScientistpositionwithin theCell Therapy Enterprisegroupwill be involved in the characterization ofapheresisandorproductmaterial from ongoing CAR- and TCR-based clinical trialsandprocess development.This individual willberesponsible fordesigning andperformingexperiments,organizingand analyzingresults, and communicatingand presentingfindingsto the immediate team and broader organization.Thisisaon-site, hands-onpositionbased in Santa Monica, CA.
This role requires at least 80% on-site presence in Santa Monica, as well as occasional availability on weekends, holidays, and evenings.
EssentialFunctions andResponsibilities
Executein vitro assays toevaluateT-cell phenotypeandfunction
Provide support in writing and reviewing reports and/or data verification during regulatory filingsand/or amendments
Analyzes, organizes, and communicatesresults at different research and cross-functional meetings.
Participatesin project teams and workscross-functionally to ensure alignment.
Assistin other duties asrequiredto meet corporate goals.
Required Skills/Abilities
A strong background in cancer immunotherapy and human immunology – experience in working with engineered T cellsand/or clinical trial samplesis strongly preferred.
Proficient in cell culture aseptic techniques.
Hands-onexpertisein T-cell functional characterization assays tomeasure invitro cytotoxicity, proliferation, and cytokine/chemokines.
Proficient in multi-parameter flow cytometry (panel design, sample acquisition, data processing)
Proficientin the analysis and understanding of immune cells andfunctions.
Strong organizational and record keeping skills.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal,and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment.
Comfortable in a fast-paced company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
Self-motivated and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside ofinitial
Education andExperience
Master’s(+0-2yearslab experience),or Bachelor’s(+3-5years lab experience)degreein immunology, cellular and/or tumor biology Lab experience related toT-cell biologyandor working with clinical trial samplesis highly desirable.
Industry experienceispreferred.
Well-versed in cell culture aseptic techniques, multi-color flow cytometry (9+ colors),MSD,and other cellular assays.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, record keeping, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are necessary in this collaborative work environment.
Comfortable in a fast-paced company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from$90,960.80to$136,441.20 However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility toparticipatein our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles).
Our Benefits
Benefits offered include:
A qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
Paid vacation, holidays, and paid leaves
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coveragein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans.Additionaldetails of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
PhysicalRequirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required to
Sit and talk or hear
The employeefrequentlyis required touse hands to finger, handle, or feel
The employeeis occasionally required tostand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focusin order toread.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
May berequiredto travel by plane or car
This position requires working with biological and/or chemical A
Date Posted
02-Jun-2026
Closing Date
15-Jun-2026
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