Senior Scientist

2 days ago

San Diego, California, United States Artiva Biotherapeutics Full time
Job Title: Senior ScientistJob Summary:

Artiva Biotherapeutics is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Scientist to join our team. As a Senior Scientist, you will be responsible for leading translational assay development and clinical sample testing and data analysis. This role will involve establishing protocols, qualifying assays, and conducting in vitro testing for assessment of pharmacodynamic response to NK cell therapies, including immune cell activation and cytokine profiling.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and conduct cell-based assays such as immunophenotyping, cytotoxicity, cell proliferation, serum cytokine/chemokine analysis.
  • Work within the Translational team to support clinical biospecimen characterization, data analysis, and reporting of results in the form of presentation or written reports for ongoing clinical trials.
  • Process human clinical samples for biomarker analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with protocols, SOPs, and work practices.
  • Comply with standard laboratory procedures and company policies, including notebook documentation and safety protocols.
Requirements:
  • Ph.D. in immunology, life sciences, or related discipline, with at least 5+ years of experience or MS degree with 10+ years or BS with 13+ years of experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Expertise in multi-parameter flow cytometry (panel design, sample acquisition, data processing) and immune cell functional assays (e.g., proliferation, cytokine production, cytotoxicity).
  • Direct experience working in autoimmunity required.
  • A strong background in human immunology with an emphasis in B cell biology desirable.
  • Demonstrate basic immunology training with strong cellular immunology and cell culture technical skills, including experience with PBMC isolation and cryopreservation.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, attention to detail, and data quality, and demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills is required.
  • Excellent computer skills with experience using flow cytometry analysis software, including FlowJo, Graphpad PRISM, and Microsoft office.
Competencies:
  • Decision Making
  • Attention to detail
  • Time Management
  • Strategic thinker
  • Analysis & Reporting
Why you should apply:

We have a fantastic team and philosophy. We are passionate about our science and improving the lives of cancer patients. We are tenacious in our commitment to deliver life-saving medicines for cancer patients. We are innovative and pushing into new frontiers for patient benefit. We are transparent and believers in flat, accessible, and open communication paths. We are inclusive and committed to the diversity of our team and ensuring that all voices are heard.

Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Company paid holidays, including the year-end holiday week
  • Our recognition program,, is where you can trade in points earned for things you want.

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