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ImmunityBio, Inc. is a late-stage immunotherapy company developing next-generation therapies that drive immunogenic mechanisms for defeating cancer and infectious disease. The company’s immunotherapy platform is designed to activate both the innate (natural killer cell and macrophage) and adaptive (T cell) immune systems to create long-term “immunological memory.”
Why ImmunityBio?

• Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas at the company.
• Opportunity to join an early-stage public biopharmaceutical company with a headquarters in Southern California.
• Ability to join a growing company with development opportunities.
• ImmunityBio is developing cutting edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases.

Position Summary
Integrate and maintain a broad knowledge of immunology to support discovery and development of our novel immunotherapies and therapy combinations.

• Plan, perform, and troubleshoot in vivo pharmacology experiments utilizing mouse models (experience in both syngeneic xenograft tumor models and humanized mouse models would be preferred).
• Train team members on procedures, and conduct additional laboratory work as needed
• Appropriately analyze data, interpret results, maintain accurate laboratory notebook records, prepare study reports, and prepare and deliver presentations at team meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Plan, perform and troubleshoot ex vivo and in vitro studies characterizing samples from in vivo pharmacology experiments (TIL analysis, ELISA, ELISPOT, ICS, etc.)

Education & Experience

• Experience with logistical planning and overseeing the implementation of numerous simultaneous murine experiments.
• Extensive experience with ex vivo tissue processing (e.g. blood, spleen, lymph nodes & tumor) and experience with downstream analysis by ELISA, ELISpot and multi-color flow cytometry is required.
• Master’s degree with 8 years’ experience in novel immunotherapies; or
• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years’ experience in novel immunotherapies; or
• PhD with 2 years’ experience in novel immunotherapies inclusive of postdoc experience
• Extensive experience with in vitro and in vivo pharmacology studies, e.g. sterile cell culture techniques, and mouse handling experience (animal dosing (IV, PO, IP, SC), tumor implantation, blood/tissue collection, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Possess high level of honesty and integrity, highly motivated and detail oriented.
• Good computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and database software applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), FlowJo and Prism.
• Excellent skills in prioritizing and time management.
• Possess good interpersonal and strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team

Working Environment / Physical Environment

• Substantial computer use and indoor work.
• Frequent exposure to hazards.
• All hires are based upon completion and passage of a background check
• Occasionally lift/carry 10 lbs or less and/or push/pull 12 lbs or less;

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity award. The pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience as well as geographic location.
$100,000 (entry-level qualifications) to $130,000 (highly experienced)
ImmunityBio employees are as valuable as the people we serve. We have built a resource of robust benefit offerings to best support the total wellbeing of our team members and their families. Our competitive total rewards benefits package, for eligible employees, include: Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options

• Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 529 Education Savings Program
• Health and Financial Wellness Programs
• We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to optimize your Health and Wellness.
• Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO
• Employer Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 15 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and and 1 Cultural Day
• Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks

At ImmunityBio, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.
ImmunityBio is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date. If you require a medical or religious accommodation we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date. ImmunityBio may also mandate that its employees receive vaccine boosters, and all accommodation laws will be followed.