ImmunityBio, Inc. is a late-stage immunotherapy company developing a broad pipeline of next-generation therapies that drive immunogenic mechanisms for defeating cancer and infectious disease. The company’s immunotherapy platform is designed to activate both the innate (natural killer cell and macrophage) and adaptive (T cell) immune systems to create long-term “immunological memory.” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review ImmunityBio’s resubmission of its Biologics License Application (BLA) for N-803, a first-in-class IL-15 superagonist, plus Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) for the treatment of BCG-unresponsive non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer carcinoma in situ (CIS) with or without Ta or T1 disease, and has set a user fee goal date (PDUFA date) of April 23, 2024.
Why ImmunityBio?

• ImmunityBio is developing cutting edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases.
• Opportunity to join an early-stage public biopharmaceutical company with a headquarters in Southern California.
• Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas at the company.
• Ability to join a growing company with development opportunities.

Position SummaryThe Senior Research Associate, Cell Culture will assist the Associate Director and other research team members with the culturing, plating, distribution, maintenance, and banking of cell culture lines. The position will work to support cell and tissue culture activities in a group environment. The role will also contribute towards development of analytical methods for cell characterization.
Essential Functions

• Culture cells with minimum supervision across a variety of cell lines (adherent and suspension) using optimal growth conditions and supply them for the analytical/process development team.
• Optimize thaw conditions and recovery, expansion and cryopreservation of cells.
• Maintain multiple cell lines and supply working cell cultures for analytical/process development team.
• Develop, understand and execute Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to media preparation and cell banking activities.
• Proactively respond to banking needs as they may change at an expedited pace.
• Support cell-based assays such as flow cytometry, Immunoassays (ELISA and MSD) to characterize the target cell lines and the cellular products.
• Organize and manage data/documentation relating to cell banking activities.
• Perform analytical testing including endotoxin testing, mycoplasma detection, and cell characterization as assigned.
• Train less experienced team members as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, immunology or a related field with 5 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree in biology, biochemistry, immunology or a related field with 4 years of relevant experience required.
• 3 years of experience in a cell culture setting
• Experience working in a lab, with demonstrated lab skill knowledge (pipetting, dilutions, titrations, calculating doubling time, etc.).
• Experience with one or more immunological assays (flow cytometry, ELISA, MSD) is required
• Lab experience and training include in mammalian cell culture, aseptic technique, sterile media preparation, tissue culture room maintenance, routine testing for endotoxin and mycoplasma

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail, can work quickly and accurately, organizing tasks and delivering quality with efficiency.
• Ability to work and maintain strong relationships with department managers, members of your team and other departmental staff.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in an efficient, highly interactive, goal-oriented team environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform troubleshooting.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and ability to manage time efficiently.

Working Environment / Physical Environment

• This position works in a lab environment

$85,000 (entry-level qualifications) to $95,000 (highly experienced)
The application window is anticipated to close on 60 days from when it is posted or sooner if the position is filled or closed.
ImmunityBio employees are as valuable as the people we serve. We have built a resource of robust benefit offerings to best support the total wellbeing of our team members and their families. Our competitive total rewards benefits package, for eligible employees, include: Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options

• Health and Financial Wellness Programs
• Employer Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• 529 Education Savings Program
• Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks
• Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays
• Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO
• Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day
• We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to optimize your Health and Wellness.

At ImmunityBio, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.
ImmunityBio is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date. If you require a medical or religious accommodation we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date. ImmunityBio may also mandate that its employees receive vaccine boosters, and all accommodation laws will be followed.