Agenus
Associate Scientist, Immune Cell-based Assays
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Job Description
- Req#: 1105
- Design and carry out 2D and 3D cell-based assays to profile the activity of our drug candidates using human cancer cell lines, blood-derived immune cells as well as patient tumor samples.
- Develop, evaluate and implement experimental read-outs to maximise data generation and novel technologies and methods for process improvement.
- Work closely in a matrix team to interpret complex data and select the best antibody candidates to take forward.
- Give regular presentations locally as well as company-wide.
- Contribute to routine laboratory tasks including reagent/consumables ordering and maintaining a clean laboratory environment.
- Conduct accurate data analysis and documentation to ensure traceability, including writing SOPs, risk assessments, reports, ELN entries, and other necessary records.
- Adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct and safety, aligning with Agenus' policies and procedures.
- Expertise of working with human primary immune cells
- Proven track record of running multicolor flow cytometry assays
- Prior experience with 3D-cell culture systems (e.g. spheroids, organoids or tissue fragments) and/or immunohistochemistry/imaging would be an advantage
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ph.D. in relevant scientific discipline with academic or ideally industry related experience; Master’s degree or native equivalent with directly related experience; or Bachelor’s degree or native equivalent in scientific discipline related experience.
- An Immunology background is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
- Demonstrated strong aptitude for working in a process-driven manner, with a motivation to achieve success through efficient processes.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Scientist with a background in Cellular Immunology to join the Assay Development team at our R&D facility in Cambridge, UK. In this role you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting the delivery of our in-house immuno-oncology therapeutic antibody programs. The position is predominantly laboratory based and you will contribute to projects from an early target evaluation stage through to post-candidate nomination to IND and beyond.
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