Research Associate / Sr. Research Associate, in vivo
Xyphos Biosciences is announcing a Research Associate I/II or Senior Research Associate in vivo, opportunity at our location in South San Francisco, CA. Xyphos Biosciences, an Astellas Research Division, is a biotech company located in South San Francisco focused on the discovery of next-generation antibody guided immunological cellular therapies for the treatment of cancer. This is an excellent opportunity to be an influential part of the pre-clinical group while helping guide our programs through pipeline advancement into clinical studies.
Developing innovative therapies is one of the most challenging and rewarding fields in science. This is the most exciting time to be a part of Astellas, a company with a uniquely collaborative and patient-focused culture.
The Position:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Associate to join our Xyphos Research Team, supporting in vivo pharmacology research activities. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a dynamic research team, performing small animal research studies, analyzing data, and drafting reports. Depending on skill level, you will work independently and primarily in a laboratory setting, dedicated to the advancement of our CAR adoptive cell therapy programs for the treatment of cancer.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
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Utilizes broad scientific expertise in the area of animal pharmacology to initiate and effectively execute in vivo animal studies.
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Performs IV, IP and SQ injections along with scheduled monitoring of tumor growth and animals' health including weight
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Establish and maintain new animal cancer models.
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Collects and processes rodent blood and tissue samples
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Routinely feeds, passages, expands and freezes multiple adherent and suspension cell lines for in vivo studies
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Maintains accurate record keeping in laboratory notebooks and appropriate databases in a timely manner.
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Writes technical reports detailing procedures, outcomes, and observations.
Qualifications:
Required:
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Demonstrated ability to perform dosing (IV, IP, and SQ injections), blood draw, monitoring, scoring, necropsy and specimen collection
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Demonstrated knowledge of lab animal science guidelines, laws and welfare laws.
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Strong team orientation; highly collaborative; solutions and results-oriented focus
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Strong scientific curiosity and initiative; hands-on and resourceful
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Self-driven and enthusiastic with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
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Ability to analyze data and write concise reports
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Candidates will have 1-5 years of relevant, hands-on research experience preferably in an industry setting, typically as follows:
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Research Associate I/II: BS with 1-2 years; MS with 2+ years relevant laboratory exp.
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Research Associate: BS with 5+ years; MS with 2+ years relevant laboratory exp.
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Principal RA: Job leveling will be based on experience, qualifications and research experience in an industry setting.
Preferred:
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Familiarity with one or more of the following techniques: IVIS in vivo imaging system, Multicolor flow cytometry techniques or ELISA would be a plus.
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Industry work or internship experience, especially in CAR-T cell or immuno-oncology field
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Experienced in aseptic tissue culture
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Category Research and Development
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EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans
Apply using the link below:
https://astellascareers.jobs/south-san-francisco-ca/research-associate-sr-research-associate-in-vivo/08D320AD8E3A40E6B1B5FF79163AD909/job/