Associate Scientist (Cell Therapy)

Associate Scientist (Cell Therapy) San Diego, United States | Posted on 05/26/2026 Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is looking for a Associate Scientist based out of San Diego, CA . Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension) Pay Rate: $46/hr on W2 Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K Job Summary This role is to support analytical development and characterization activities for CAR-T cell therapy products. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in immunology, cell‑based assays, flow cytometry, and cell culture within a biotech or cell therapy environment. Responsibilities Perform cell-based assays and product characterization studies Support assay development, optimization, qualification, and validation Conduct flow cytometry, ELISA/Luminex, and T-cell functional assays Support GMP release testing and QC assay transfers Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and write SOPs/reports Analyze and present scientific data to cross-functional teams Support cell culture processes and analytical testing activities Requirements BS/MS in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, or related field 5+ years of biotech or relevant laboratory experienceHands‑on experience with flow cytometry, immunoassays, and cell culture Experience with T-cell biology and cell‑based assays Preferred CAR‑T or cell therapy industry experience Experience with ELISA, Luminex, qPCR, or ddPCR Exposure to GMP/QC environments and assay transfer activities Experience drafting SOPs and supporting assay validation/DoE studies Cell Therapy, Human T cell biology, Cell culture #J-18808-Ljbffr Dawar Consulting