Sr. Research Associate – Flow Cytometry, Analytical Sciences

Who We Are:

At Dendreon, we’re transforming the battle against cancer with personalized immunotherapy. Our flagship product, PROVENGE® (sipuleucel-T), was the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer, utilizing a patient’s own immune cells to fight the disease.

If you’re driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on cancer patients' lives, we invite you to join our team. With Immunotherapy Manufacturing Facilities in Seal Beach, CA, and Union City, GA, a strong Research & Development group in Seattle, WA, and a highly skilled Commercial team across the nation, Dendreon is at the forefront of cancer treatment innovation.

Core Values:

• Put Patients First: Every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of those living with cancer.
• Act with Integrity: We commit to transparency, honesty, and always doing what’s right.
• Build Trust: Trust is earned through candid, open communication and a collaborative approach.
• Raise the Bar: We embrace continuous improvement and innovation, always striving to elevate our people.
• Drive Results: We are accountable to each other and deliver success together.

Job Summary:

Sr. Research Associate applies technical knowledge in multicolor flow cytometry to support the development of new methods.  This position will report to the Head of Analytical Development and is a hands-on laboratory-based position. A strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, team-first mindset is a must

Key Responsibilities:

• Support efforts to design and develop flow cytometry assays for testing and characterization of cellular therapies.
• Support efforts to optimize existing flow methods, when needed.
• Provide support for developing, transferring, validating and troubleshooting Flow methods.
• Provide analytical technical support to a Quality Control on flow cytometry methods.
• May act as subject matter expert (SME) on flow cytometry across the company.
• Support flow core facility; instrument calibration, vendor management and troubleshooting.
• Maintain study records and document results in technical reports.
• Write or revise, operating procedures and test methods, as appropriate.
• Complete appropriate GMP training, when needed.
• Document investigations in reports and memoranda, as appropriate.
• other duties as assigned

Scope:

• Uses professional concepts, company policies and procedures to solve a variety of problems.
• Works on problems of moderately complex scope.
• Works with a moderate level of independence on responsibilities of moderate complexity

Job Requirements:

Education:

• BS in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5 years minimum experience in multicolor flow cytometry
• Working knowledge of cGMP requirements.
• Experience validating and transferring methods and working in a regulated environment under cGMP are required.
• Experience with cell culture is required.
• Ability to solve problems through analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• On-site based role at our Seattle, WA office (NOT Remote)
• This role operates in a standard office setting using standard office equipment.
• Role requires frequent use of video conferencing, standard office software, and digital collaboration tools.
• Must have the ability to lift 10 – 20 lbs.
• Must have the ability to work in an office environment around laboratories, manufacturing areas and equipment with exposure to blood, blood products or OPIM (other potentially infectious materials) while donning required personal protective materials.