Senior Research Associate (Immuno-Oncology) - The Fountain Group

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a ­­­­­­­­Senior Research Associate (Immuno-Oncology) for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in ­­Foster City, CA. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

• Seeking a talented and highly motivated Senior Research Associate / Associate Scientist to join our Immuno-oncology group.
• Our collaborative and interdisciplinary research team utilizes state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies to advance medicines into the clinic.
• The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the discovery, research, and development of immunotherapeutic agents to address unmet medical needs of cancer patients.
• There will be opportunities for career growth through acquisition of new skills and professional relationships in a fast-paced and resource-rich environment.
• Key Responsibilities
  • 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

Qualifications:

• BS (5+ years) or MS (3+ years) relevant experience
  • will consider combined academic and industry experience
• Mammalian cell culture
  • T-Cell Culture experience OR
  • PBMC Isolation/other primary cell lines OR
  • Other mammalian cell culture
• Strong cell based assay experience
  • FLOW/FACs | ELISA/MSD/Luminex | CRISPR
• Oncology / immune-oncology drug research highly desirable

Compensation: $31-45 per hour depending on experience