Senior Research Associate, Immunology

ImmunityBio, Inc.•Louisville, CO

1d•$91,670 - $100,837•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Research Associate is responsible for developing, conducting and optimizing everyday experiments to support the discovery and development of biologics for the research and development (R&D) group, as well as for supporting the efficient operation of the laboratory. They contribute directly to the development and characterization of recombinant proteins produced from microbial hosts and their role has an important impact on the progress of the company’s immuno-therapeutics program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with 5+ years of industry experience required; or Master’s degree in a scientific discipline with 3+ years of industry experience required
Experience in microbial cell culture and transformation techniques required
Experience in molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, gel electrophoresis, sequence analysis, Western Blot) required

Nice To Haves

Experience with fermentation preferred
Experience with protein purification and/or analytical assays (e.g. HPLC) preferred
Prior experience working with small rodent models preferred

Responsibilities

Design, plan and conduct experiments to answer scientific questions with accuracy and precision
Identify problems proactively while analyzing data and during experimental execution, and troubleshoot with minimal guidance
Adhere to complex protocols or techniques; with assistance, write core protocols and generate study reports as assigned
Support development of new biologics through molecular cloning, cell line development, functional testing, characterization and banking of microbial cell lines
Implement and optimize cell-based assays to assess the function of prospective products
Maintain mammalian and microbial cell cultures, and assist with fermentation
Conduct protein extraction, purification and analytics (e.g. chromatography, HPLC, SDS-PAGE)
Analyze data and devise simple conclusions; compile, organize, and present data at group meetings
Communicate results effectively in a timely manner via reports and presentations; accurately document experimental methods and results in laboratory notebooks
Contribute data, reagents, or hands-on support to other projects needed for the advancement of products in the pipeline
Research literature on an assigned topic and effectively summarize data and findings
Support the lab by performing activities such as maintaining lab equipment, ordering and stocking supplies, and maintaining inventory
Support preclinical studies by evaluating basic health status of animals and reporting abnormalities to the appropriate personnel and assist with vivarium maintenance
Performs ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects as assigned to support business needs and provide 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, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
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 and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks
Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 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