ImmunityBio (formerly NantCell) develops novel combinations of chemo-immune sensitizers, cell therapies, cytokines, vaccines, neoepitopes, and monoclonal antibody immunotherapies to orchestrate the NK and T Cell response for cancer and infectious diseases.
Research Associate, Cell Line Development
POSITION SUMMARY
ImmunityBio seeks a highly motivated, full-time Research Associate to work in our cell line development group. The group's responsibility is to take novel cancer therapeutics (mAbs/fusion proteins) from the R&D group and create a stable therapeutic production process to handoff to PD and manufacturing. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree in science or engineering, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, good work habits, and willingness to work as part of a team. Experience working in a wet lab environment outside of a classroom is strongly preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Generation and maintenance of mammalian production cell lines for preclinical development from shake flask scale to bioreactor systems
Perform routine expression studies to evaluate protein production and cell viability
Characterization of the cell line (analytical assays for impurities/cell line stability)
Communicate results through the supervisor and written documentation. Will present results in group meetings.
Maintenance of laboratory equipment and stock supplies
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Life Science or another related discipline
1 - 3 years of industry experience or knowledge and experience in suspension culture of mammalian cell lines, as well as cell culture characterization
Working knowledge of laboratory practices, procedures, and terminology.
Skilled in the application of sterile techniques and working knowledge of safe and aseptic techniques for working with hazardous biological or chemical materials.
Ability to comprehend and follow references, manuals, and guides related to work.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (eg, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and use of web sites for ordering and maintaining inventory.
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills are a necessity.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Working environment is within an approximately 2,000 square foot space with equipment sufficient to compete with the tasks described above.
Daily: Lifting and transporting mammalian bioreactors.
Occasionally: Transporting small equipment required
