Associate Scientist, Flow Cytometry (Contract)
Process and Product Development | South San Francisco, CA | Contract and Temporary | From $36.00 to $44.00 per hour
Job Description
About us:
Allogene Therapeutics is a pioneering biotech company with a singular focus on developing revolutionary treatments that allocate the body's immune system to combat cancer. We are committed to our journey of transforming the lives of people afflicted with cancer and continuously work on our mission of eradicating the disease.
The Opportunity:
As an Associate Scientist, Flow Cytometry (Contract), you will play a significant role in our Research and Development team. This mid-level opportunity requires a deep-seated knowledge of flow cytometry and its application to the field of immuno-oncology. An inherent interest in developing novel therapies and a deep-seated passion for improving patients' lives is something we value.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation using multi-parameter flow cytometry.
- Produce and analyze data related to the interaction of our therapeutic with targeted cells.
- Maintain and handle flow cytometers setup, optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Work in cross-functional teams and extract key insights from cell analysis to drive research forward.
- Conduct standard and ad hoc experiments and communicate results to broader scientific groups.
Desired Qualifications:
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell Biology, or related field with 2-3 years of related experience.
- Extensive experience conducting flow cytometry experiments (10+ colors).
- Track record in designing, executing, and interpreting studies in the field of immunology.
- Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in software programs for flow cytometry (FlowJo, FCS Express, etc.).
- A motivated and detail-oriented individual with excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
Nice to Haves:
- Experience with cell sorting techniques.
- Prior experience in a biotech/pharma industry setting.
- Experience with translational research and developing therapeutic strategies.
- Understanding of regulatory guidelines and reporting structures.
- Familiarity with tumor immunology, CAR-T cells or TCR biology.