Associate Scientist, Process Development (Temporary)

About Artiva:

Artiva is clinical-stage, publicly-traded biotechnology company focused on developing natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies for patients suffering from devastating autoimmune diseases and cancers. Artiva’s lead program, AlloNK®, is an allogeneic, off-the-shelf, non-genetically modified NK cell therapy candidate designed to enhance the antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity effect of monoclonal antibodies to drive B-cell depletion. AlloNK is delivered in the outpatient setting with no required hospitalization.  

AlloNK is currently being evaluated in three ongoing clinical trials for the treatment of B-cell driven autoimmune diseases. This includes two company-sponsored trials, one in systemic lupus erythematosus for patients with or without lupus nephritis, and a basket trial across autoimmune diseases (Rheumatoid Arthritis,  Systemic Sclerosis, Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies and Sjögren’s  Disease), as well as an investigator-initiated basket trial in B-cell driven autoimmune diseases. Artiva’s pipeline also includes CAR-NK candidates targeting both solid and hematologic cancers.

Artiva was founded in 2019 as a spin out of GC Cell, formerly GC Lab Cell Corporation, a leading healthcare company in the Republic of Korea, pursuant to a strategic partnership granting Artiva exclusive worldwide rights (excluding Asia, Australia and New Zealand) to GC Cell’s NK cell manufacturing technology and programs. Artiva is headquartered in San Diego, California.

For more information, visit www.artivabio.com.

Job Summary:
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The Associate Scientist, Process Development Analytics will be responsible for completing analytical testing in support of the development of off-the-shelf, allogeneic, natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies. Operating in a cross-functional and dynamic environment, the individual will work closely with the Analytical Development team to transfer and conduct in-vitro testing for Process Development activities. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of conducting analytical testing for cell therapy products. This is a temporary position. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• ​​​​Conduct routine in-vitro testing to support Process Development experiments and enhance process understanding. 
• Analyze data, interpret results, trend data and maintain detailed records. 
• ​Provide data for technical reports, standard operating procedures, and regulatory submissions in support of process development activities
• Manage assay transfer from internal Artiva functional groups to Process Development as needed. 
•  ​Identify potential problems, investigate, troubleshoot assays, and work to resolve any issues. 
• Coordinate activities within a collaborative work environment across functional teams to support process development as well as the characterization of Artiva’s products. 
• ​Train Process Development personnel on analytical testing procedures as needed. 

Requirements:

•  ​​​​​B.S. with 8+ years or M.S in a biological field with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience.
• ​Hands-on experience (equipment and software) with flow cytometry, plate readers, and automated cell counters required.   
• ​Experience with functional assays, IncuCyte a plus 
• ​Strong organizational, recording keeping, time management, and communication skills are required. 
• Previous exposure to analytical testing in a Pharma/Biotech, regulated (GxP) environment is preferred. 
•  ​Experience in cell therapy, immunology, or oncology is strongly preferred.

Why you should apply:

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

Base Salary: $103,000 - $125,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.