Research Associate - Biology - II*
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About the Position
Research Associate - Biology - II
Code: 36285
Posted: 2026-05-08
Type: Contract
Location: Santa Monica, California
Remote: No
Salary Range: $0 - $49.37 Per Hour
Category: PreClinical
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Research Associate II to join a dynamic and innovative research team in Santa Monica, CA. This role will support cutting-edge preclinical research focused on cancer immunotherapy, including CAR T cell development and solid tumor models. The Research Associate II will contribute to critical discovery and IND enabling efforts through hands-on laboratory work, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment advancing impactful therapies for patients.
Responsibilities
- Culture, perform quality control (QC), and cell banking of diverse solid tumor cell lines.
- Engineer, culture, and characterize CAR T cell function in vitro.
- Perform routine laboratory procedures including ddPCR, qPCR, flow cytometry, Luminex/MSD (ELISA), and cell-based immunoassays.
- Design and execute hypothesis-driven or fit-for-purpose experiments to support research and development objectives.
- Analyze, interpret, and translate experimental results into actionable insights.
- Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records, including experimental design and results (experience with Benchling a plus).
- Communicate research plans and findings effectively through oral presentations and written documentation.
- Coordinate across multiple projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support ongoing research initiatives.
- Support timeline-driven Pre IND/IND activities and contribute to program advancement.
- Contribute to a collaborative, innovative, and team-focused research culture.
Requirements
- Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant industry or academic experience, OR
- Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant industry or academic experience.
- Preferred:
- BS with 6+ years or MS with 3+ years of experience in cell biology and/or immunology.
- Hands-on experience in the CAR T field strongly preferred.
- Experience with primary T cell isolation, culture, and functional assays (e.g., cytotoxicity, proliferation, xCELLigence/eSight).
- Proficiency in multicolor flow cytometry and associated data analysis tools (FACSDiva, FlowJo, GraphPad Prism, Excel).
- Experience with ex vivo CAR T manufacturing is a plus.
- Strong experience in experimental design, data analysis, interpretation, and presentation with high attention to detail.
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cell Biology, Immunology, or a related scientific discipline required.
We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Health coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401k benefits
About the Company
At Advanced Clinical, our commitment to diversity and inclusion in every part of our organization is crucial to fulfilling our mission and demonstrating our REAL values. Advanced Clinical is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or sexual preference, pregnancy or maternity, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Advanced Clinical complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].
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Advanced Clinical is a global clinical development organization that provides CRO, FSP, Quality & Validation, and Strategic Resourcing services for biopharmaceutical and medical device organizations. Our mission is to deliver a better clinical experience for our clients. With global experience in over 50 countries, we are committed to improving all lives touched by clinical research. We understand the complex nature of the clinical research industry and approach each opportunity with compassion. Together, we answer the hopes of patients and healthcare professionals with industry-leading services in global life-sciences.