Research Associate I, Analytical Development
About The Position
The Research Associate I will be part of ImmunityBio’s Process Science team, contributing to the development and implementation of processes and methods across the company’s platforms and supporting advancement of its pipeline in collaboration with internal and external partners. The role assists with process and method development, supports drug substance and drug product production processes, and executes samples in support of development activities. The Research Associate I assists with data review, process unit operations, and method qualification and/or validation. The position involves cross-functional interaction with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Process/Product Development teams. Work is performed on site in Louisville, Colorado, in a GMP BSL-2 laboratory during standard business hours, Monday through Friday.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or biomedical engineering.
- Basic skills in aseptic/sterile techniques, wet chemistry, and laboratory best practices.
- Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail, organization, and ability to learn quickly.
- Proactive, can-do attitude and commitment to team success.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced small-company environment with minimal direction and adjust workload as priorities change.
- Ability to be productive in a fast-paced environment, think critically, and troubleshoot or solve problems.
Nice To Haves
- Some experience in a research laboratory setting and/or a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
- Training in handling and maintaining mammalian cell culture in a BSL-2 laboratory.
- Training in data analysis.
Responsibilities
- Support engineers and scientists in Process Development of bench-scale upstream and downstream unit operations.
- Support product platforms, process improvements, and the development, optimization, and troubleshooting of analytical methods.
- Collect and interpret data from bench-scale experiments and large-scale manufacturing data with supervisor or manager guidance and oversight.
- Set up bench-scale experiments, including preparing buffers, solutions, and assay reagents, with supervisor or manager guidance and oversight.
- Analyze and document experimental data accurately and promptly in laboratory notebooks in accordance with company guidelines.
- Use analytical techniques to assess product quality and characterize products, including UV-Vis, osmolality, pH, conductivity, and Karl Fischer analysis; maintain mammalian and bacterial cell cultures.
- Perform analyses in a BSL-2 laboratory, handling BSL-2 microorganisms in a biological safety cabinet.
- Support internal and/or external analytical method transfers and feasibility testing.
- Generate and organize process and analytical data using software such as Excel and GraphPadPrism or JMP for data trending.
- Clean, maintain, calibrate, and operate analytical and process equipment and instruments as required.
- Clean and autoclave glassware and laboratory equipment as needed.
- Support routine and non-routine laboratory and process development operations.
- Perform ad-hoc and cross-functional duties or projects as assigned to support business needs and developmental opportunities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
- Health and financial wellness programs.
- Employer Assistance Program (EAP).
- Company-paid and voluntary life/AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- 529 education savings program.
- Voluntary legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance, employee discounts, rewards, and perks.
- Paid time off, including 11 holidays.
- Exempt employees are eligible for unlimited PTO.
- Non-exempt employees are eligible for 10 vacation days, 56 hours of health pay, 2 personal days, and 1 cultural day.
- Eligible employees may receive a discretionary bonus and equity award.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
