Senior Research Associate / Associate Scientist, Translational Biology at Dualitas Therapeutics

• Follow established protocols and routinely implement a variety of cell-based assays to characterize response of immune cells to novel biologics in vitro.
• Independently design and implement new experiments/methodologies, as needed. 
• Maintain cell line cultures and contribute to the overall maintenance of laboratory, including tissue culture lab space.
• Independently review technical literature and contribute to developing projects via ideation.
• Analyze experiments with high scientific rigor and troubleshoot assay performance as needed.
• Drive projects by interpreting experimental data and planning next steps.
• Keep detailed, accurate, and up-to-date records of all experimental procedures and results. 
• Participate in project teams and communicate results at internal and/or external meetings and contribute technical information for group presentations. 
• Collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment, with accountability for transparent communication and on-time deliverables. Design, execute, and interpret vitro assays to advance lead drug candidates.
• Support ex vivo pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic studies.
• Support screening efforts for novel discovery programs.

We’re looking for candidates who are curious, proactive, and collaborative, with a strong scientific foundation and hands-on technical expertise. Key qualifications include:

• Hands-on experience with tissue culture, ex vivo tissue processing and proficiency in executing cell-based assays including but not limited to reporter assays, cytotoxicity assays, immune cell-based assays are a must. 
• Proven expertise in laboratory techniques including flow cytometry, cytokine analysis, ELISA, MSD is desired.
• Experience with early drug discovery workflows, specifically with screening of biologics is highly preferred.
• Experience in molecular biology techniques and cell engineering (e.g., viral transduction, CRISPR, reporter line generation) is a plus.
• Ability to handle timeline pressures, and grasp project priorities to submit deliverables within designated timelines is required.
• Excellent organizational skills, oral and written communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required.
• Motivated and proactive self-starter with a positive attitude, who can quickly learn new skills
• Must work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, highly cross-functional team environment with colleagues from diverse disciplines.
• Prior experience in autoimmune disease models is highly desirable

• B.S./M.S.  degree in Biological Sciences, Immunology or related field with Industry experience
• Senior Research Associate: 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Associate Scientist: 5+ years of relevant industry experience