Research Associate Jobs

Summary

NextPoint Therapeutics is an exciting development-stage Boston-area startup company working at the frontier of immuno-oncology on a novel checkpoint axis with multiple programs entering the clinic. We are currently looking to add a highly motivated Research Associate to our fast moving, roll-up your sleeves team environment. This laboratory-based role will work across our emerging portfolio to ensure the efficient execution of multiple therapeutic programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform ligand binding assays in multi-well formats to analyze novel antibody therapeutics

• Develop and execute functional assays involving primary human immune cells, mammalian cell culture, and multi-color flow cytometry to screen novel antibody therapeutics in an immune-oncology setting

• Work independently to design and conduct experiments, analyze, interpret, and communicate data in team meetings and to leadership

• Support the laboratory organization and operations by maintaining lab equipment and managing reagent and supply inventories

Education and Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to learn a variety of new techniques and technologies; flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and deadlines
• Hands on experience with murine tumor models preferred
• Experience with cell-based functional immune assays such as MLR, immune cell activity assays, and cytokine release assays
• Experience with multiparameter flow cytometry
• 2 + years hands-on experience in drug discovery research preferably in an industry setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and thrive in a team environment
• Bachelor’s degree in cell/molecular biology, immunology, or cancer biology or equivalent field

Direct applications only, no use of third party agencies