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Senior Research Associate

Planet Pharma
Thousand Oaks, CA Posted Oct 28, 2026
On-siteUSD 22 - 32 / hour

About this role

Planet Pharma Job Posting

Target PR Range: 22-32/hr DOE

Hiring a Senior Associate Scientist to join the Clinical Immunology

group. This is a laboratory position within the Clinical Immunology group

performing routine cell-based assays to assess the immunogenic risk of early

candidate molecules.

Today, the client is advancing the largest early Oncology pipeline in our history spanning several innovative technology platforms – Bispecific T Cell Engagers (BiTEs), CAR Ts, Bispecific Antibodies, Oncolytic Viruses, Neoantigen Vaccine and Small Molecules across many targets and more than a dozen tumor types. Contributions are recognized, and strong performance is rewarded.

Regularly recognized as a Best Place to Work, we enable staff to chart their own career paths based on their unique talents by offering challenging assignments, active career development, coaching and individual rewards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Execution of high-throughput cell-based assays using primary immune cells isolated from PBMC. Follow established protocols and aid in assay optimization.
  • Operation of liquid handling systems (Hamilton Vantage) to carry out high- throughput flow cytometry staining. Document experiments in the electronic lab notebook. Carry-out data analysis and communicate data to key stakeholders.
  • Maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment. Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • BS degree with 4 years experience in immunology research, specifically T cell immunology.
  • Cell culture experience with primary cells (PBMCs) with knowledge of specific immune cell type isolations using MACS (Monocytes, CD4+ T cells, B cells).
  • Experience performing ELISA and ELISPOT.
  • Familiar with automating cell-based assays.
  • Detailed knowledge of multi-color flow cytometry operation and data analysis, including experience performing intracellular cytokine staining.
  • Presents scientific/technical information within the group and across functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us(opens in new tab) directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.

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