Associate Scientist, Pharmacology & Translational Science; Temporary

Associate Scientist, Pharmacology & Translational Science (Temporary)

Artiva Biotherapeutics is seeking a skilled and highly motivated associate scientist who will be responsible for translational assay development and clinical sample processing, testing, and data analysis. This position will be responsible for establishing protocols, qualifying assays, and conducting in vitro testing to access pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic response to NK cell therapies, including immune cell activation and cytokine profiling. The successful candidate will contribute to biomarker development and analysis to support ongoing clinical trials in oncology and autoimmunity.

The candidate must have experience with processing human peripheral blood and flow cytometry analysis. This position is temporary.

Artiva is a clinical–stage, publicly‑traded biotechnology company focused on developing natural killer (NK) cell‑based therapies for patients suffering from devastating autoimmune diseases and cancers. Its lead program, AlloNK®, is an allogeneic, off‑the‑shelf, non‑genetically modified NK cell therapy candidate designed to enhance the antibody‑dependent cellular cytotoxicity effect of monoclonal antibodies to drive B‑cell depletion. AlloNK is delivered in the outpatient setting with no required hospitalization.

The program is currently being evaluated in multiple clinical trials for B‑cell‑driven autoimmune diseases and includes CAR‑NK candidates targeting solid and hematologic cancers. Artiva was founded in 2019 as a spin‑out of GC Cell and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

• Collaborate with translational teams to support clinical biospecimen receipt, processing and characterization.
• Conduct cell‑based assays such as immunophenotyping, cytotoxicity, cell proliferation, and serum cytokine/chemokine analysis (MSD platform a plus).
• Process human blood samples for biomarker analysis.
• Ensure compliance with protocols, SOPs and work practices.
• Comply with standard laboratory procedures and company policies, including notebook documentation and safety protocols.

• MS degree with 5+ years of experience or BS degree with 8+ years of experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with multi‑parameter flow cytometry (sample acquisition).
• Basic immunology training with strong cellular immunology and cell culture technical skills, including PBMC isolation and cryopreservation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with attention to detail, data quality and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills with experience using flow cytometry analysis software, including Flow Jo, Graphpad PRISM and Microsoft Office.
• Flexibility to work on Saturdays.

We have a fantastic team and philosophy! We are passionate, deeply care about our team, our science, and improving the lives of autoimmune and cancer patients. We are tenacious, laser‑focused on our mission and undeterred in our commitment to make cell therapies broadly accessible. We are innovative, pushing into new frontiers for patient benefit. We are transparent, believing in flat, accessible, and open communication paths.

We are inclusive, committed to the diversity of our team and ensuring that all voices are heard.

$110,000 - $115,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.