Research Scientist, Cell Therapy

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease.  A Japan-based company, our goal is to make people smile by delivering breakthroughs where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, Massachusetts, and Ontario.

Summary:

The Research Scientist, Cell Therapy will support Kyowa Kirin’s cell therapy pipeline programs in a highly collaborative environment. This position will play a key role in developing next-generation cell therapy programs from drug discovery to IND.

Essential Functions:

•    Design and perform a variety of in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo experiments spanning multiple programs to assess cell therapy products’ function and potential efficacy: average expected time at the bench 70%.

•    Analyze data using computer technology and applications, and/or statistical analysis. 

•    Prepare necessary documentation for project reviews (proposals, monthly, quarterly, annual, or study reports), patent applications, publications, and/or animal, biosafety, or human subject protocols. 

•    Present individual research at group and project meetings and efficiently records experiments and data in laboratory notebooks, databases and monthly reports.

Requirements:

Education
Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or closely related discipline

Experience
•    Minimum two (2) years’ biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience is required, in the cell therapy field, immunotherapy experience advantageous to your candidacy. 
•    Extensive knowledge of cell therapy concepts and exploration, including in vitro and in vivo study experience 
•    Hands-on experience in developing and characterizing cell therapy products
•    Familiarity with synthetic biology concepts and approaches
•    Experience with differentiation of human stem cells to various types of immune cells is highly desired.

Technical Skills
•    Strong knowledge of Immunology, Hematology and/or Cancer Biology.
•    Demonstrated in vivo rodent model knowledge, skills, and experience.
•    Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
•    Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills: articulate and effective communicator and presenter.
•    Self-motivating and creative, able to work within a team and collaborate proficiently with colleagues to achieve program goals.
•    Demonstrated familiarity with flow cytometry and other immunostaining assays.
•    Experience with gene modification and genome editing technologies.
•    Experience in handling viral vectors.
•    Experience with animal experiment.
•    Stem cell culturing and differentiation into immune cells.
•    Ability to manage a high-volume workload and adapt to workload based upon changing priorities.
•    Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

Annualized base salary ranges from $110,000 – $125,000 plus short term incentive bonus; actual salaries will vary and may be above or below this range commensurate with various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, and merit. 

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