Research Associate
Job Description
R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Sr. Research Associate - Biology - Immuno Oncology II in Foster City, CA.
Your main responsibilities as a Sr. Research Associate - Biology - Immuno Oncology II:
Independently plan, execute, analyze, and interpret in vitro and in vivo immunological assays that support the initiation and/or advancement of drug candidate projects
Proactively evaluate new technologies and develop new assays to accelerate early-stage discovery activities and/or enhance our understanding of disease mechanisms
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and work cross-functionally with colleagues in the oncology, protein engineering, chemistry, translational medicine, biomarker and clinical groups
Presents research findings and recommendations to senior staff and contribute to preparation of research reports, manuscripts, INDs, and patent filings
What we are looking for in a Sr. Research Associate - Biology - Immuno Oncology II:
Master's degree with 3+ years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in immunology, immuno-oncology, cell biology, molecular biology, or biochemistry in industry or academia.
Direct experience in research drug discovery and target identification/validation in oncology or immuno-oncology is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of immune cell biology, including T cell and myeloid cells.
Proficiency in primary T cell-based functional assays such as activation, proliferation and cytotoxicity.
Experience in conducting and optimizing cell-based assays, as well as performing studies to assess immune responses in human and animal models (including whole blood, PBMCs, and various primary cell subsets)..
Why Choose R&D Partners?
As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical insurance PPO, HMO & HSA
Dental & Vision insurance
401k plan
Employee Assistance Program
Long-term disability
Weekly payroll
Expense reimbursement
Online timecard approval
Pay Scale:
$71,485 $89,370 (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.