Research Associate Jobs

Role and Responsibilities

Corvus Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focusing on the development of precisely targeted medicines for cancer, immune disorders and infectious diseases. We are seeking a candidate to play an important role in supporting key experiments related to our immune-oncology focused portfolio. This position is part of the Immunology group, which is responsible for characterizing the mechanisms of biologics. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented biologist to make a significant impact to Corvus programs and to gain experience in multiple aspects of drug development.

Job responsibilities:

Key expectations and skills are outlined below:

· Cultures and maintains established tumor cell lines and primary cells

· Performs immune cell purification/separation techniques and multi-color flow cytometry

· Develops and optimizes cell-based functional assays (e.g., proliferation, apoptosis assays)

· Applies molecular biology and multiplex assay technologies (e.g., qPCR, ELISA, MSD/Luminex

assays) for analytical characterization

· Utilizes software tools to support data analysis tasks (e.g., Graphpad Prism, FlowJo, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

· Possesses excellent teamwork and collaboration skills

· Presents at group meetings

Qualifications and Education Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Cancer Biology, Cell Biology or related field required

· 5-8 years of biology laboratory experience is preferred (either in academic lab or industry).

· Hands-on experience with developing and validating cell-based immunoassays

· Solid working knowledge of aseptic mammalian cell culture technique

Preferred Skills

· Prior experience with flow cytometry is a plus.

· Experience with ELN or detailed record-keeping

· Able to build effective working relationships throughout the organization internally and externally to achieve goals.

· Flexibility and willingness to solve problems that fall outside of immediate area of expertise.

· Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational skills, with an exceptional attention to detail

· Knowledge in cancer biology and T-cell biology

· Work independently in a fast-paced, often changing environment.

Salary: $90,000 to $120,000 (Commensurate with experience)

*Local Bay Area Candidates Only*

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