Scientist II, Cell Biology

Who we are

Atreca is an integrated biotechnology company located in San Carlos, California. We apply our proprietary drug discovery platform to profile clinically relevant, active B cell responses in patients receiving successful treatment and, in turn, develop a portfolio of antibody therapeutics against novel tumor targets with the potential to treat large patient populations. Atreca seeks talented, driven individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on human health and are motivated to become key members of a growing biotechnology company.

Position Summary

In this position, the successful candidate will apply her/his skills in fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS) to lead our efforts in sorting cells for our IRC discovery platform and target identification. In addition, this individual will develop/optimize assays including primary tissue dissociation and work with a team to characterize the antibodies identified with our unique technology. The position will be embedded in a very dynamic and motivated team dedicated to the discovery of novel, antibody-based cancer therapies. The successful candidate will be able to work independently with minimal supervision to generate high quality data in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform sorting of immune cells into microplates for single cell sequencing
• Sorting of CRISPR modified cells for target identification
• Troubleshooting, optimization and development of experiment protocols and SOPs
• Processing and analysis of primary tissues from healthy and cancer patients
• Data analysis and presentation in cross-functional meetings
• Manage instrument maintenance, inventory, purchasing and lab organization
• Follow laboratory safety guidelines and practices
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications

• PhD 2, MS 8, BS 14 years of relevant experience in Cell Biology, Immunology, Tumor Biology or related field with significant flow cytometry experience
• Direct experience in FACS/flow cytometry
• Experience with BD Fusion, BD Aria, Cytoflex, iQue a plus
• Experience working with primary tissues in a BSL2 environment
• Must have excellent attention to detail, organization, planning skills, and the ability to work under timeline in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting, standing, walking

Exact title commensurate with experience. Atreca is an equal opportunity employer.