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VARITE INC · 1 day ago

Associate Scientist - Biology II

Foster City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$40/hr - $44.53/hr

2+ years exp

VARITE INC is seeking an Associate Scientist to join their In Vivo Pharmacology team in Foster City. The role involves conducting ex vivo analyses related to in vivo studies in mice, contributing to mechanistic understanding for pre-clinical studies utilizing engineered human CAR T cells.

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Responsibilities

Characterization of immune parameters such as cell expansion and phenotype, from ex vivo blood samples from pre-clinical mouse studies with engineered human CAR T cells

Process and analyze ex vivo blood samples through flow cytometry, molecular biology and other analytical techniques

Check antigen expression by flow cytometry of tumor cell lines for use in in vivo studies

Work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment

Present and participate in project team meetings and cross-departmental team meetings

Share core values such as passion, teamwork, integrity and trust

Qualification

Multi-color flow cytometryImmunology backgroundData analysis softwareMolecular biology techniquesOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Master's Degree and 2+ years of scientific experience, OR Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of scientific experience, OR AA Degree and 5+ years of scientific experience, OR High School Degree and 6+ years of scientific experience

Preferred

MS or BS in Biology or related discipline

3+ years of experience with multi-color flow cytometry and complex fluorochrome-conjugated antibody panels

Immunology background, with experience in phenotypic analysis of multiple human immune cell populations and markers of activation/exhaustion

Experience in data analysis software including FlowJo, GraphPad Prism and Client FACSDiva

Experience in additional molecular biology techniques such as ddPCR

Demonstrated ability to independently conduct analyses while working efficiently as part of a team

Ability to multi-task, perform work with a high degree of integrity and attention to detail, and be part of an exciting fast-paced scientific environment

Strong organizational and time-management skills, thorough record keeping skills (documentation and electronic lab notebook, Benchling), strong ability to troubleshoot independently and to provide high-quality results through critical analysis and interpretation, excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills