IB Temporary – Specialist, QC Analytical

Company Overview
ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX) is a commercial-stage biotechnology company developing cell and immunotherapy products that are designed to help strengthen each patient’s natural immune system, potentially enabling it to outsmart the disease and eliminate cancerous or infected cells. We envision a day when we no longer fear cancer, but can conquer it, thanks to the biological wonder that is the human immune system. Our scientists are working to develop novel therapies that harness that inherent power by amplifying both branches of the immune system, attacking cancerous or infected cells today while building immunological memory for tomorrow. The goal: to reprogram the patient’s immune system and treat the host rather than just the disease.

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 a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California.
• Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company.
• Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

The IB Temporary – Specialist, QC Analytical will provide testing support for the CTLL-2 assay activities required to complete In Use study data collection activities. The IB Temporary – Specialist, QC Analytical will undertake complex laboratory and documentation tasks, including the creation of in-depth reports and execution of highly involved testing protocols. Additionally, the role will support sample preparation teams, complete investigations, and operations such as cell culture, sample thawing and preparation, lab equipment preventive maintenance, buffer preparation, supply inventory management, and general support tasks in order to allow the lab to continuously operate during this key initiative.

Essential Functions

• Handling and maintaining mammalian cell cultures in a BSL2 Laboratory
• Provides expert testing support to complete all CTLL-2 assay activities to complete In Use study collection data
• Support creation and maintenance of metrics for assay performance and lab operations
• Analyze assay data and summarize findings
• Support investigations and other associated analytical documentation and trending
• Performs Cell Culture, Lab Maintenance, and Lab Support Functions including completing maintenance records and cell culture reports and deliverables
• Supports sample preparation teams
• Partner with colleagues in various departments (e.g., AD/PD, Facilities, Engineering, QA and Regulatory) to ensure achievement of company goals
• Performs ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects as assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Cell Biology or Immunology or related discipline in Biology with 4+ years of experience in the Biotechnology industry required, or
• Master’s degree in Cell Biology or Immunology or related discipline in Biology with 2+ years of experience in the Biotechnology industry required.
• Experience working with mammalian cells preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of QC testing requirements, methodology, and equipment such as Cell Culture, Cell Counters, Plate Readers, and Flow Cytometry
• Knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and USP regulations and a basic understanding of statistics
• Flexibility and the ability to thrive in an efficient, highly interactive, goal-oriented team environment.
• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel

Working Environment / Physical Environment

• This position works on-site in Torrey Pines, CA.
• Flexibility in working schedule, i.e., off-hours, second shift, and weekends as needed
• Exposure to onsite in-lab environment

The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience as well as geographic location.

$44.70 (entry-level qualifications) to $50.00 (highly experienced) per hour

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.