Senior Research Associate

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Based in Cambridge, MA and Gaithersburg, MD. We are committed to improving the health of people worldwide with our fundamental research and our work in the area of development of immunotherapies utilizing the full potential of the immune system to fight cancer, infectious diseases and other serious diseases. We believe in scientific rigor, innovation and passion as driving forces. BioNTech was founded by scientists and physicians to translate science into survival by combining fundamental research and operational excellence.

With decades of deep immunology expertise and experience in developing and optimizing mRNA as part of its broad suite of novel technologies, the company is working with the global community to defeat life-threatening and serious diseases such as cancer, COVID-19, malaria and tuberculosis. The first ever approved mRNA vaccine was created in the labs of BioNTech in Mainz, Germany. A fully integrated immunotherapy powerhouse. We remain focused on bringing our broad pipeline of next-generation immunotherapies and vaccines to people around the world to address cancer, infectious diseases, as well as a growing list of other medical conditions. To accomplish this, we continue to be deeply rooted in science and academic research while also having built a fully integrated, global immunotherapy company with cGMP and GMP manufacturing facilities anchored around deep expertise in immunology and complemented by an expanding set of capabilities.

 

 

Senior Research Associate 

 

Primary responsibilities Include:

• Collaborate across teams to design and optimize T cell engineering protocols both viral and electroporation based
• Development, establishment and optimization of processes and methods for T cell engineering
• Designing and executing cell-based functional assays
• Tracking and compiling results in an electronic notebook
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able embrace change, while working to produce key deliverables in accordance with project timelines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate results to a diverse cross-functional audience
• Proactive, self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills, appropriate sense of urgency and the ability to work independently.

What you have to offer. 
Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in life science, Biomedical Sciences or a closely related field with 3+ years of industry experience.
• Experience with safe lab practices and the handling of biological material especially leukopaks
• Strong cell culture and aseptic techniques, as well as experience with the cultivation of primary (human) cells
• Experience with primary T cell-based assays: cytotoxicity, cytokine secretion, cell proliferation assays
• Experience in multi-color flow cytometry.
• Independent, flexible, self-motivated, and the ability to work well with others

 

 

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Benefits for you:

 

BioNTech US is committed to the well being of our team members and offers a variety of benefits supporting our diverse employee base. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Life, AD&D, STD and LTD Insurance

• HSA & FSA Spending Accounts

• Health & Wellness, including free onsite gym access

• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance

• Vacation and Unlimited Sick Time

• Holidays and Floating Holidays, including discretionary winter shutdown

• 401(K) Plan with Significant Company Match

• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development

• Commuting Assistance and subsidized parking

• Discounted Home and Auto Insurance

• Pet Insurance

Plus more benefits that will be shared upon hire!

 

 

Have we kindled your pioneering spirit?

 

Then apply now for our location Gaithersburg, Maryland and simply send us your application documents using our online form.

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