The successful candidate will have a strong background in cell biology, immunology, molecular biology, and/or oncology research. He/She will work closely with discovery scientists to advance research stage programs into early clinical development in the field of cancer cell therapy/immunotherapy, providing both scientific and technical expertise.

The successful candidate is expected to have experience in standard cellular, molecular, and immunological techniques including tissue culture, PBMC, and immune cell purification, multi-parameter flow cytometry, and functional assay development. Experience with lentiviral systems is a plus.

He/she is expected to design, plan and execute experiments both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers. The successful candidate will have the ability to interpret results, troubleshoot technical hurdles and propose solutions to the team. He/she will be also expected to contribute to the preparation of technical documents, project report summaries, laboratory protocols, and other compliance documents.

Additional roles and responsibilities:

·         Carefully plan and execute experimental work in an organized manner within agreed timelines

·         Coordinate and supervise the work of other research associates

·         Contribute to the continual improvement of research protocols within the group

·         Seek to optimize and standardize current assay protocols and propose/evaluate alternative assays/methodologies/technologies

·         Keep abreast of current research literature related to their project(s)

Qualifications:

• We are seeking an individual who is enthusiastic, self-motivated and has excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Applicants should have at least an MS degree in immunology, oncology, molecular biology, or related field with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience developing immune cell assays, general molecular/biochemical assays.
• He/She should be a self-motivated team player. Attention to detail and the ability to maintain clear and accurate research documentation are key requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required for this position, and he/she is expected to provide clear/concise data summaries in a variety of project team forums.