Planet Pharma ยท 1 day ago
Associate Scientist - Biology II
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$38/hr - $44.50/hr
2+ years expPlanet Pharma is seeking an Associate Scientist to join the In Vivo Pharmacology team in Foster City. The role involves conducting ex vivo analyses related to in vivo studies in mice to support multiple programs utilizing engineered human CAR T cells.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
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
Required
Masters Degree and 2+ years of scientific experience
OR
Bachelors 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 BD 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
Company
Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company.
1001-5000 employees
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