Research Associate I/II, Immuno-Oncology
About The Position
SystImmune is a leading and well-funded clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company located in Redmond, WA and Princeton, NJ. It specializes in developing innovative cancer treatments using its established drug development platforms, focusing on bi-specific, multi-specific antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). SystImmune has multiple assets in various stages of clinical trials for solid tumor and hematologic indications. Alongside ongoing clinical trials. SystImmune has a robust preclinical pipeline of potential cancer therapeutics in the discover and IND-enabling stages, representing cutting-edge biologics development. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company's success. SystImmune Inc. is seeking a motivated Research Associate I/II to join the Bioassay team within the Immuno-Oncology department. This role will support execution of cell-based and immunoassays to enable discovery and development of novel cancer therapeutics. The ideal candidate will be a strong experimentalist with experience in cell culture and bioassay execution who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is a hands-on laboratory role focused on assay execution, data generation, and maintaining high quality experimental standards while developing technical depth in immuno-oncology drug development.
Requirements
- Research Associate I: BS or MS in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or related scientific field
- Minimum 1+ year of industry laboratory experience (internships may be considered if highly relevant)
- Experience with mammalian cell culture techniques
- Exposure to basic immunoassays such as ELISA or flow cytometry
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Research Associate II: BS or MS in a relevant scientific discipline
- Typically 2–4 years of relevant industry experience
- Experience executing cell-based assays with some troubleshooting experience
- Working knowledge of flow cytometry and immunoassay techniques
- Demonstrated ability to work with moderate independence
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting oncology, immunology, or biologics discovery programs
- Experience with Incucyte, flow cytometry, MSD, or multiplex assay platforms
- Exposure to GLP or regulated laboratory environments
- Experience working in high-throughput research environments
- Strong data analysis and scientific communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple experiments simultaneously
Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and validate cell-based and immunoassays to support drug development programs.
- Conduct high-throughput assays using Incucyte imaging, flow cytometry, and ELISA-based platforms.
- Perform cell culture experiments with cancer and immune cells under stringent quality control guidelines.
- Maintaining detailed and organized documentation consistent with company standards.
- Conduct reagent batch qualification to ensure assay consistency and reliability.
- Analyze data, prepare reports, and present findings to internal teams.
Benefits
- SystImmune offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 100% paid employee premiums for medical/dental/vision, also STD, LTD, a 401(k) plan with a 50% company match of up to 3% and a vesting schedule of only 5 years, 15 PTO days per year, sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays and MORE.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
