Associate Scientist/Scientist I, Translational Biology
Core
Associate Scientist executing flow cytometry and ex vivo tissue processing to evaluate lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery, immune activation, and therapeutic function across mouse, rat, NHP, and human samples.
Role type
Associate Scientist (Translational Biology)
Builds
High-throughput discovery workflows for LNP delivery and therapeutic function (via careerplan.io/jobs/4415281009-associate-scientistscientist-i-translational-biology-at-lilasciences)
Domain
Biotechnology / Immunology / Lipid Nanoparticles
Required skills
Multi-parameter flow cytometry, ex vivo tissue processing, cell isolation, FlowJo, spectral flow cytometry, cell sorting (FACS), multiplex immunoassays, primary cell culture, data analysis
Preferred skills
Nucleic acid therapeutics, biodistribution analysis, qPCR/ddPCR, CRO coordination, ELISA development, automation/liquid handlers
Technologies
FlowJo, IncuCyte, MSD, Luminex, ELLA, spectral flow platforms
Responsibilities
Isolate and process cells from liver, spleen, and whole blood across multiple species; execute complex multi-parameter flow cytometry panels; develop and optimize assay strategies; interpret data to inform project direction; mentor junior team members; maintain laboratory records and SOPs.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC