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Senior Scientist, Cell Therapy

$112.3k - $168.46k

AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca seeks a Senior Scientist to design and execute product characterization studies for cell therapies in their Gaithersburg, MD lab. The role combines hands-on experimental work with cross-functional collaboration to advance cellular therapy candidates toward clinical development.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute hands-on characterization studies defining cellular therapy attributes and manufacturing processes
  • Lead analytical assessments using multicolor flow cytometry, biomarker analysis, sequencing, and related techniques
  • Synthesize complex data into actionable insights and communicate findings to inform program strategy
  • Independently plan and troubleshoot experiments to meet development milestones and reduce technical risk
  • Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to align assay strategy with program timelines

Requirements

  • PhD in cell biology, cell engineering, immunology, or related field with 0–3 years experience; or MS with 5+ years; or BS with 10+ years
  • Expertise in cell characterization methods including flow cytometry, ELISA, dPCR, microscopy, and -omics approaches
  • Strong in vitro cell culture skills and aseptic technique proficiency
  • Demonstrated ability to design, execute, troubleshoot, and document complex experiments independently
  • Experience analyzing large datasets using statistical methods and machine learning
  • Deep knowledge of immune cell physiology and immunological assays

Compensation: $112,304-$168,456 base

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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