Job Title: Senior Research Associate/Scientist – Immuno-Oncology Assays
Location: MBC Biolabs, San Francisco
Company: Qum Therapeutics
About Qum Therapeutics
Qum Therapeutics is a pioneering startup located at MBC Biolabs in San Francisco, dedicated to developing innovative antibody therapeutics for cancer immunotherapy. As an early-stage company, we offer significant opportunities for growth, both personally and professionally, along with the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in the field of immuno-oncology. As the first employee of the team, you will collaborate closely with and report directly to the CEO and CTO, who bring extensive biotech experience from the Bay Area.
Position Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated Scientist to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in optimizing and executing high-throughput screening assays to assess the efficacy of our antibody candidates. The ideal candidate will have experience in basic cell culture, ELISA, and multi-color flow cytometry. This position offers a tremendous opportunity for personal and career advancement, along with competitive compensation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and perform cell-based assays, including multi-color flow cytometry and ELISA, for characterizing therapeutic antibodies.
- Design, optimize, and troubleshoot high-throughput screening assays for immuno-oncology research.
- Conduct routine cell line management and culture cell lines for assay development.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data, providing critical insights to inform research progress.
- Maintain detailed experimental records and present findings to the internal team.
Qualifications:
- B.S. + 3 years or M.S. + 1 year in a biotech or pharmaceutical research setting, or PhD in a relevant field.
- Hands-on experience with multi-color flow cytometry, ELISA, and basic cell culture techniques.
- Familiarity with cell-based assays, high-throughput screening, and software tools such as GraphPad Prism and FlowJo.
- Strong communication and teamwork spirit.
Why Join Us:
- Take the lead in developing a new innovative therapeutic drug and make a profound impact on patient lives worldwide.
- Work in a fast-growing startup environment with ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Engage with cutting-edge immuno-oncology technologies and contribute to transformative cancer therapies.
- Collaborate closely with experienced biotech leaders (CEO and CTO).
- Competitive salary and compensation package with potential equity participation.