Research Associate / Sr. Research Associate - Production Support

This role works with the Platform Science & Development teams to develop and improve cell therapy manufacturing processes. The RA/Sr. RA will participate in laboratory activities to support process development, product characterization, and cell reagent production for Atara’s cytotoxic T cell products. Responsible for cell culture media preparation, cell culture, analytical cell reagent preparation, and stocking and maintaining the PD laboratories. Under minimal supervision, expected to assist in experiments, carefully document method and materials, and communicate findings. The position is based out of the Process Development lab at the Fitzsimons Innovation Campus in Aurora, CO.
Reports to: Manager, Process Development
Location: Aurora, CO
Primary Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining laboratory, monitoring lab inventory, and ordering supplies.
• Assists in process development studies to develop a thorough understanding of operating and performance parameters (design space).
• Provides support for the development of manufacturing processes for cell therapy products.
• Perform testing of intermediate cell materials to assess their suitability for use in manufacturing.
• Documents laboratory procedures and experiments with great attention to detail in laboratory notebooks.
• Contributes to the production of a comprehensive library of antigen presenting cells as assay reagents.
• Sets up, monitors, samples, and analyzes cell culture processes.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow laboratory procedures with attention to detail, and successfully execute experiments at the bench.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant scientific discipline for Research Associate level. Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant scientific discipline with 2+ years of related industry experience for Senior Research Associate level
• Role model for Atara TRAIT values (Transparency, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Trust).
• Knowledge of primary human T cell function and biology space.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain detailed lab execution records and perform data analysis.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
• Experience with aseptic cell culture and cell-based assays.

More About Atara Bio
We launched Atara Biotherapeutics in August 2012 to help patients with serious diseases and few therapeutic options. We are considered a leading off-the-shelf T-cell immunotherapy company (Nasdaq ATRA) developing novel treatments for patients with cancer, autoimmune and viral diseases.
Our mission – “Transform the lives of patients with serious medical conditions through pioneering science, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence.”
Our vision - “T-Cell Immunotherapy for every patient, any time.”
Atara offers a competitive benefits packages that includes medical/dental/vision benefits, life and disability, retirement and stock program, as well as a generous paid time off and wellness plan that supports the well-being of our staff. Visit www.atarabio.com/careers to learn more.
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