Associate Scientist (Cell Therapy)
San Diego, United States | Posted on 05/26/2026
Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is looking for a Associate Scientist based out of San Diego, CA .
Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)
Pay Rate: $46/hr on W2
Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K
Job Summary
This role is to support analytical development and characterization activities for CAR-T cell therapy products. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in immunology, cell‑based assays, flow cytometry, and cell culture within a biotech or cell therapy environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform cell-based assays and product characterization studies
- Support assay development, optimization, qualification, and validation
- Conduct flow cytometry, ELISA/Luminex, and T-cell functional assays
- Support GMP release testing and QC assay transfers
- Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and write SOPs/reports
- Analyze and present scientific data to cross-functional teams
- Support cell culture processes and analytical testing activities
Requirements
- BS/MS in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, or related field
- 5+ years of biotech or relevant laboratory experienceHands‑on experience with flow cytometry, immunoassays, and cell culture
- Experience with T-cell biology and cell‑based assays
Preferred
- CAR‑T or cell therapy industry experience
- Experience with ELISA, Luminex, qPCR, or ddPCR
- Exposure to GMP/QC environments and assay transfer activities
- Experience drafting SOPs and supporting assay validation/DoE studies
Cell Therapy, Human T cell biology, Cell culture
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