Research Associate - Analytical Development

Brain Child Bio
Analytical Development team is seeking to hire a Research Associate to add to our growing team. The Research Associate will participate in routine analytical testing to enable process development and process characterization of early-late stage CAR‑T manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate would have some experience performing one or more types of analytical methods including cell‑based assays, flow cytometry, cell counting platforms, qPCR, ddPCR and/or multiplex cytokine detection and be willing to learn new technologies and methodologies.

They will be a problem solver and a team player and willing to work across Analytical Development and Process Development teams to analyze samples and transfer methods. The candidate will also participate in ELN and SOP authoring.

• Work collaboratively with internal Process Development and Analytical Development teams.
• Assist with experimental execution in support of cell‑based assays and flow cytometry/spectral cytometry assay development and qualification.
• Perform routine process analytics and provide data in a timely manner to support process studies.
• Perform routine characterization sample analysis to support clinical characterization activities.
• Author ELNs, methods, reports and SOPs.

• BA/BS in biochemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology or related discipline.
• 0‑3 years of industry experience in a life sciences laboratory.
• Proficiency with life science data acquisition and analysis tools (Excel, Prism, JMP) and ELNs desired.
• Previous experience with cell culture and cell‑based assay is desired.
• Experience performing flow/spectral cytometry assays, single and/or multiplex immunoassay and/or ddPCR/qPCR assays is highly desired.
• A team player with a track record of successfully operating within cross‑functional teams.

$95,000 - $105,000 a year