Umoja Biopharma · 1 day ago
Scientist, Discovery
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$123K/yr - $152K/yr
8+ years expUmoja Biopharma is an industry-leading biotech focused on transforming cancer treatment through innovative immunotherapy. The Scientist position in Discovery Research involves providing scientific leadership for IND-enabling studies and novel CAR T product concepts, requiring expertise in experimental design and execution.
BiopharmaBiotechnology
Responsibilities
Lead by demonstrating high standards for experiment design, execution, documentation, analysis, and communication
Solve moderately complex technical problems pertaining to product, experiment, and assay design
Perform experimental design, execution, data analysis, and reporting of results for IND-enabling studies
Design and implement novel screening campaigns to explore new product functionalities
Execute routine CAR T cell functional assays and assay development (MSD, flow cytometry, Incucyte®) as needed by the department
Author reports with clear and concise figures and messaging
Audit Benchling entries and perform data verification
Collaborate closely with adjacent departments
Proactively communicate activities, issues, and ideas to the team and serve as a subject matter expert on program teams as needed
Identify opportunities for product and assay improvements
Maintain familiarity with current scientific literature, maintain and update knowledge of CAR T biology, vector biology, and immunology
Qualification
Required
PhD/MS/BS in Biological Science, Immunology or related discipline with at least 0+/8+/10+ years of relevant work experience respectively
Expertise with platforms used for T cell analysis including the MSD, Incucyte, dPCR, and Attune/Aurora (or other flow cytometers)
Experience with high-throughput screening methodologies
Extensive experience with experimental design, planning, execution, and basic data analysis
Strong team communication and collaboration skills, along with self-motivation to contribute to the development of novel cancer immunotherapies
Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional and dynamic environment
Lead by demonstrating high standards for experiment design, execution, documentation, analysis, and communication
Solve moderately complex technical problems pertaining to product, experiment, and assay design
Perform experimental design, execution, data analysis, and reporting of results for IND-enabling studies
Design and implement novel screening campaigns to explore new product functionalities
Execute routine CAR T cell functional assays and assay development (MSD, flow cytometry, Incucyte®) as needed by the department
Author reports with clear and concise figures and messaging
Audit Benchling entries and perform data verification
Collaborate closely with adjacent departments
Proactively communicate activities, issues, and ideas to the team and serve as a subject matter expert on program teams as needed
Identify opportunities for product and assay improvements
Maintain familiarity with current scientific literature, maintain and update knowledge of CAR T biology, vector biology, and immunology
Preferred
Strong analytical capability
Excels as both a team member and individual contributor
Strong communication and organizational skills
Experience with data analysis with JMP, R, and/or python
Experience with INTEGRA pipetting equipment
Experience working with electronic lab notebooks
Experience with regulatory filings
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
401k plan through Fidelity, with a 100% match up to their first 4% deferral
Generous Paid Time Off policy
Employee commuter benefits
Cell phone stipend
Company
Umoja Biopharma
Umoja Biopharma is a biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation immunotherapies intended to combat cancer.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$363MKey Investors
DCVC Bio
2025-01-14Series C· $100M
2021-06-15Series B· $210M
2020-11-18Series A· $53M
Leadership Team
Ryan Crisman
Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer
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