You will own key assays and workflows for CAR design, T-cell engineering, and in vitro functional characterization to advance programs from discovery toward translation
Job Summary
You will own key assays and workflows for CAR design, T-cell engineering, and in vitro functional characterization to advance programs from discovery toward translation.
The role involves designing and running studies, analyzing data, preparing reports, and collaborating with multiple scientific teams to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds.
Matching Summary
You will own key assays and workflows for CAR design, T-cell engineering, and in vitro functional characterization to advance programs from discovery toward translation.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Primary human cell culture and activation
Lentiviral vector preparation and transduction
Flow cytometry panel design and gating
Functional assays for target killing and cytokines
Molecular methods including PCR and NGS prep
Compliance with BSL 2 biosafety and animal ethics
Nice-to-have
Cross-functional project collaboration
Scientific writing and presentation skills
Mentoring and lab team leadership
Troubleshooting and protocol optimization
Experience with armored and logic gated CARs
Key Requirements
PhD in immunology, cell biology, or related field or MS with 4+ years impact
Experience in cell therapy discovery
Adherence to biosafety and animal ethics regulations