Research Associate I, Analytical Development
ImmunityBio, Inc.
August 29, 2026
On-site
San Diego, CA
Operations
Position Summary
The Research Associate I will work as part of the Process and Analytical team to support adoptive cell therapy projects, including developing and transferring analytical test methods, supporting laboratory operations, and performing data analysis using statistical tools.
Essential Functions
- Assist analytical assays: cell health assays, biochemical assays, Mycoplasma testing, Endotoxin, and ELISAs (as needed).
- Conduct immunological assays (plate-based and/or flow cytometry) to characterize NK cells.
- Perform cell culture activities to maintain effector and target cells.
- Assist/perform immunogenicity assays (ELISA, MSD) and T-cell assays (Proliferation assays, ELISpot).
- Generate and organize analytical data using Excel and JMP for data trending.
- Support clinical data integrity and regulatory compliance with thorough recordkeeping (data migration, transfer, calculation, conversion, template revision, etc.).
- Analyze and document experimental data in lab notebooks per company guidelines.
- Perform lab support duties (BSC cleaning, incubator sterilization, water bath cleaning) as required.
- Perform ad-hoc/cross-functional tasks to support business needs.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s in biological sciences/biomedical engineering with 1+ years research lab experience OR Master’s required.
- BSL2 mammalian cell culture handling experience is a plus.
- Data analysis training is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Aseptic/sterile technique skills.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong attention to detail, organized, quick learner; good communication.
- Comfortable in fast-paced environment with minimal direction.
Working Environment
- On-site in Torrey Pines, CA; bench lab work; frequent computer data analysis; occasional lifting/carrying 11–20 lbs.
Application Instructions
- Application window anticipated to close 60 days from posting (or sooner if filled/closed).
The Research Associate I will work as part of the Process and Analytical team to support adoptive cell therapy projects, including developing and transferring analytical test methods, supporting laboratory operations, and performing data analysis using statistical tools.
Essential Functions
- Assist analytical assays: cell health assays, biochemical assays, Mycoplasma testing, Endotoxin, and ELISAs (as needed).
- Conduct immunological assays (plate-based and/or flow cytometry) to characterize NK cells.
- Perform cell culture activities to maintain effector and target cells.
- Assist/perform immunogenicity assays (ELISA, MSD) and T-cell assays (Proliferation assays, ELISpot).
- Generate and organize analytical data using Excel and JMP for data trending.
- Support clinical data integrity and regulatory compliance with thorough recordkeeping (data migration, transfer, calculation, conversion, template revision, etc.).
- Analyze and document experimental data in lab notebooks per company guidelines.
- Perform lab support duties (BSC cleaning, incubator sterilization, water bath cleaning) as required.
- Perform ad-hoc/cross-functional tasks to support business needs.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s in biological sciences/biomedical engineering with 1+ years research lab experience OR Master’s required.
- BSL2 mammalian cell culture handling experience is a plus.
- Data analysis training is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Aseptic/sterile technique skills.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong attention to detail, organized, quick learner; good communication.
- Comfortable in fast-paced environment with minimal direction.
Working Environment
- On-site in Torrey Pines, CA; bench lab work; frequent computer data analysis; occasional lifting/carrying 11–20 lbs.
Application Instructions
- Application window anticipated to close 60 days from posting (or sooner if filled/closed).