Associate Research Scientist

Associate Scientist, Potency Group

The Potency Group within Cell Therapy Analytical Development is responsible for potency assay development and functional characterization for cell therapy products. The Associate Scientist will assist in developing state-of-the art potency assays that support the company portfolio of preclinical and clinical-stage cell therapies. A basic understanding of the design and development of functional assays is preferred. Knowledge with T cell biology is also preferred.

The role calls for close collaboration with potency team members to ensure development of high-quality functional assays.

Assist in developments of fit-for-purpose potency and/or biological characterization assays for both early- or late-stage programs. Works under minimal supervision for routine activities, such as experimental execution based on established protocols, data review and analysis. Organize findings for effective and timely communication of data, draw appropriate conclusions and design next steps. Maintain notebooks with detailed and timely documentation of protocols, study designs and results.

Responsible for setting up in vitro functional assays to measure T cell function. Makes use of literature and organizational knowledge to solve/troubleshoot basic scientific development related problems.