Research Scientist, Cell Biology

R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Research Scientist, Cell Biology in Santa Monica, CA.

Your main responsibilities as a Research Scientist, Cell Biology:

• Execution of cell-based functional and biochemical assays to select candidate molecules for clinical development or support combination strategies to enhance T cell product potency and safety
• Experimental design aimed to address basic tumor immunology aspects related to the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment
• Genetic/biochemical manipulation of T cells and evaluation of impact on T cell function
• Analyze, organize and communicate results at different research and cross-functional meetings
• Plan and effectively execute experiments based on strategy, project timelines and goals

What we are looking for in a Research Scientist, Cell Biology:

• Advanced scientific degree (i.e. MD, PharmD, PhD) OR Master’s Degree and 6+ years of scientific experience
• Experience designing and developing primary immune cell assays using key immune cell populations
• Hands-on expertise in T-cell functional characterization assays including in vitro cxytotoxicity, proliferation, cytokine/chemokine measurements, cell signaling, activation, differentiation and exhaustion
• Proficient in cell culture aseptic technique
• Proficient in multi-parameter flow cytometry (panel design, sample acquisition, data processing) and data analysis (FACSDiva, FlowJo, GraphPad Prism, Excel)

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical insurance – PPO, HMO &
• Dental & Vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability
• Weekly payroll
• Expense reimbursement
• Online timecard approval

Pay Scale:

$119,708 – $149,640 Dependent on Experience)

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.

If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click ‘Apply’ or to speak to one of our specialists visit the ‘Contact Us’ page.

R&D Partners is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. R&D Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

By submitting this application, you confirm that you’ve read and understood our privacy policy, which informs you how we process and safeguard your data – https://www.r-dpartners.com/privacy-policy/