Scientist

Job Description: Job Title: Scientist
Location: Seattle, WA * 100% Onsite
Assignment Length: 12 months contract
Top Skills:
PhD in immunology, cell biology, or a related discipline (or MS with relevant experience). Post-doctoral and/or analytical assay development experience is highly desirable, preferably within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
Cell Culture Experience
Cell Engineering Experience Preferred

*Position Summary*

Cell Therapy is one of the most groundbreaking new forms of cancer treatments being studied today. With therapies only in their infancy and continued investment in our Cell Therapy capabilities, the growth potential of this science, your career, and the ability to help patients are incredible.

The Potency Group is seeking a Scientist within the Cell Therapy Analytical Development Organization to lead potency assay development and functional characterization for cell therapy products. This position involves developing state-of-the-art potency assays to support the company's portfolio of preclinical and clinical-stage cell therapies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cell biology, preferably T cell biology, and expertise in designing and developing functional assays. This role requires close collaboration with potency team members to ensure the development of high-quality functional assays.

*Key Responsibilities*

Responsible for developing potency assays for both early- and late-stage development programs, as well as creating fit-for-purpose biological characterization assays. Additionally, responsible for training and transferring these assays to internal and external QC labs.
Contributes to the formulation of sound scientific strategies to ensure regulatory acceptance of biological assays in clinical development.
Accountable for the generation, documentation, and analysis of experimental results.
Oversees experimental design, execution, data review and analysis, document writing, and contributions to regulatory submissions.
Ensures timely communication of data, draws appropriate conclusions, and designs subsequent steps.
Participates in project and program team meetings to present data and provide updates.
Collaborates with stakeholders in partner organizations on technical and strategic activities.
Develops engineered cell lines to support assay development.

*Qualifications & Experience*

PhD in immunology, cell biology, or a related discipline (or MS with relevant experience). Post-doctoral and/or analytical assay development experience is highly desirable, preferably within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
In-depth understanding of cell biology, with a preference for expertise in T cell activation and suppression.
Technical experience in developing cell-based assays.
Knowledge of cGxP requirements is preferred.
Proven history of applying rigorous scientific principles to achieve technical accomplishments.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated track record of scientific accomplishments and publications.

The starting hourly compensation for this assignment is a range from *** - *** While the final, individual compensation will be determined by your employer of record (and not Client), factors that will be included in making the final determination may include the characteristics of the assignment, such as demonstrated experience, required skill, and the geographic location where the job is performed. The starting hourly compensation may be subject to change.