Research Associate I, Analytical Development

Position Summary
The Research Associate I will support adoptive cell therapy projects as part of the Process and Analytical team. The role assists in developing and transferring robust analytical test methods, supporting laboratory operations and data analysis using statistical tools.

Essential Functions
- Assist analytical assays: cell health assays, biochemical assays, Mycoplasma testing, Endotoxin, 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 and 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/regulatory compliance via thorough data recordkeeping (migration, transfer, calculations, conversions, template revision)
- Analyze and document experimental data in laboratory notebooks per company guidelines
- Perform lab support duties (BSC cleaning, incubator sterilization, water bath cleaning) as needed
- Perform ad-hoc/cross-functional projects to support business needs

Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s in biological sciences or biomedical engineering with 1+ year research lab experience (or)
- Master’s in biological sciences or biomedical engineering
- BSL2 mammalian cell culture experience (plus)
- Data analysis training (plus)

Skills/Abilities (Preferred)
- Aseptic/sterile technique; basic computer skills; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Self-motivated team player; attention to detail; strong communication
- Comfortable in fast-paced small company environment; able to adjust priorities

Benefits/Compensation (as stated)
- Discretionary bonus and equity award
- Annual base pay range: $71,000–$78,000

Application Instructions
- Application window closes 60 days from posting or sooner if filled/closed.