Scientist , Process Sciences - Analytical Development

Company Overview
Immunity Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX) is a commercial-stage biotechnology company developing cell and immunotherapy products that are designed to help strengthen each patient's natural immune system, potentially enabling it to outsmart the disease and eliminate cancerous or infected cells. We envision a day when we no longer fear cancer, but can conquer it, thanks to the biological wonder that is the human immune system.

Our scientists are working to develop novel therapies that harness that inherent power by amplifying both branches of the immune system, attacking cancerous or infected cells today while building immunological memory for tomorrow. The goal: to reprogram the patient's immune system and treat the host rather than just the disease.

Why Immunity Bio?

* Immunity Bio is developing cutting-edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases.

* Opportunity to join a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California.

* Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company.

* Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

The Scientist I, Process Sciences - Analytical Development will work alongside Process Sciences and Analytical Development (AD) team members to contribute to our efforts to develop and implement methods across Immunity Bio's platforms, and the advancement of our pipeline by collaborating with internal and external partners. The role is responsible for method development and ensuring timely execution of samples in support of process development activities.

The Scientist I, Process Sciences - Analytical Development will assist in data review, method qualification and/or validation, and training of junior team members.. The role will support AD management and Regulatory Affairs personnel with all regulatory filings and will require cross-functional interaction with members of the Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Process/Product Development teams.

Essential Functions

• Perform method development, optimization, and troubleshooting of analytical methods, for various product platforms with minimum supervision.
• Ensure the integrity of all data generated.
• Perform a variety of techniques to assess product quality and characterize products, including HPLC assays, UV-Vis and analytical chemistry techniques.
• Support efforts for method troubleshooting, remediation, change, and optimization efforts in conjunction with Quality Control and Analytical Development.
• Author and review analytical methods, SOPs, protocols, and reports.
• Support the Process Development teams to characterize process improvements and develop new products.
• Support internal and/or external transfers of analytical methods.
• Oversee the training and development of junior Analytical Development associates/specialists.
• Maintain, calibrate and operate analytical equipment and instruments.
• Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot assays. Ensure timely escalation of all assay related issues.
• Interface with other departments (e.g., QC, Manufacturing, Engineering, QA and Regulatory) to ensure achievement of Immunity Bio's goals.
• Performs ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects as assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience in a GMP regulated Biologics or Pharmaceutical environment required; or
• Master's degree n a scientific discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience in a GMP regulated Biologics or Pharmaceutical environment required.
• Experience in method development, method validation, and method transfer is required.
• Fundamental knowledge of analytical chemistry and chromatography is required.
• Fundamental knowledge of cell and molecular biology, immunology, and/or virology a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to successfully interface with multidisciplinary…