Company Description
Cypre is a biotechnology company dedicated to working with therapeutic innovators to overcome drug resistance for cancer patients. Our 3D in vitro tumor microenvironment models are used by top-10 pharmaceuticals, biotechs, and leading academic centers to screen and generate novel insights into therapeutic efficacy and mechanism of action.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for Associate Scientist / Senior Research Associate located in San Francisco, CA at Cypre Inc. The Scientist / SRA will be responsible for managing and expanding a cell bank comprising cell lines, primary cells and organoids, executing internal and client projects utilizing Cypre's 3D in vitro model platform, performing a variety of analytics, and preparing data packages for stakeholder review (clients, senior leadership). The role also involves troubleshooting experimental design and execution, and mentoring junior employees.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of cancer immunotherapy, targeted therapy and adjacent oncology therapeutic modalities
- Expertise in developing and executing scientific project plans in a timely fashion
- Experience with LIMS (Benchling or others)
- Experience managing a cell bank with diverse cell types - epithelial, stromal and immune cells
- Experience growing tumor organoids from patient tumor tissue preferred
- Experience with high-content imaging, flow cytometry, proteomics
- Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
- Highly detail-oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- PhD in Cancer Biology, Immunology or related fields with 2+ years of industry experience or BS/MS degree in Biology or related fields with 5+ years experience in industry