AffyImmune Therapeutics (“Affy”), a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on creating technologies that expand the utility and improve the safety of cell-based immunotherapy for cancer, is seeking a Research Associate to perform experiments, organize and analyze results, and communicate effectively.

As a Research Associate, you will join a small team at a dynamic startup. You will collaborate within and outside the organization to help us meet our research needs. With your curiosity, creativity, and flexibility, you will leave an indelible mark on Affy.

This is a salaried, benefit-eligible position. Affy will consider qualified candidates for Senior Research Associate roles depending on experience.

Location: Natick, MA

 

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 

Responsibilities:

Research (85%)

  • Perform molecular biology techniques including cloning, RNA/DNA isolation, and qPCR/ddPCR
  • Execute various in vitro cellular assays using a variety of instrumentation, including flow cytometry, MSD and luminescence based assays to characterize CAR T cells and tumor cell lines.
  • Maintain and expand tumor lines and primary cells.
  • Produce lentivirus for research scale CAR T manufacturing.
  • Transduce, expand, formulate, and characterize CAR T cells.
  • Document, analyze, and interpret results to be presented in group settings.
  • Collaborate within the small team to make sure projects continue to move forward and company goals are met.

Operations Support (15%)

  • Document purchase and receipt of research materials.
  • Participate in company-wide meetings to keep all team members apprised of progress.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.S. in Cell Biology, Immunology, or related fields and 2+ years of laboratory experience in an academic, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical setting. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Experience with flow cytometry a plus.
  • Experience with cell culture, with proven aseptic technique. ideally experience with primary T and tumor cell lines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and data analysis skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail, including capacity to conduct thorough self-reviews.
  • Strong work ethic, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, and willingness to perform ad-hoc tasks.
  • Highly organized, collaborative, and motivated in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Comfort with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, OneDrive).