Scientist (Analytical Development, Cell Therapy)

Join our Cell Therapy Analytical Development team, where we are at the forefront of developing and delivering cutting-edge biological assays. Our mission is to advance cell therapy products from research to commercial stages, supporting their complete biological and bioanalytical characterization. We work closely with cross-functional teams, including clinical, regulatory, QA, and manufacturing, to ensure seamless integration and progress from IND to BLA and beyond. 

Accountabilities:

• Develop robust functional, characterization, and molecular analytical methods including method qualification and transfer.
• Make detailed observations, analyze data, interpret results, and exercise appropriate technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments independently.
• Carry out sample testing to enable process and product development.
• Author/review technical reports, protocols, and technical summaries for presentation.
• Present and discuss experimental results at group/project team meetings.
• Work in a team-based structure and interface with research and process development departments.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience or a Master's degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience working with CAR-T and cell therapy is required.
• Highly proficient with basic immunology techniques is required and must have extensive experience in cell-based bioassays.
• Experience in ELISAs or similar technology platforms for cytokine production.
• Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks from multiple projects to meet timelines.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience in multi-color flow cytometry is a plus.
• Experience with lab automation instruments (e.g., Hamilton, TECAN) is a plus.
• Familiar with data analysis/management software (e.g., JMP or similar statistical tools), programming languages such as visual basic, python, C/C++ is a plus.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques, qPCR, ddPCR, NGS is a plus.
• Experience qualifying and transferring cell and gene therapy analytical methods is a plus.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $80,653.60 - $120,980.40. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles).

Our Benefits:

• A qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• Paid vacation, holidays, and paid leaves
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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Date Posted

16-Sep-2025

Closing Date

02-Oct-2025

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.