Company Overview
ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX) is a commercial-stage biotechnology company developing cell and immunotherapy products that are designed to help strengthen each patient's natural immune system, potentially enabling it to outsmart the disease and eliminate cancerous or infected cells. We envision a day when we no longer fear cancer, but can conquer it, thanks to the biological wonder that is the human immune system. Our scientists are working to develop novel therapies that harness that inherent power by amplifying both branches of the immune system, attacking cancerous or infected cells today while building immunological memory for tomorrow. The goal: to reprogram the patient's immune system and treat the host rather than just the disease.

Why ImmunityBio?
* ImmunityBio is developing cutting-edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases.
* Opportunity to join a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California.
* Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company.
* Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

The Research Associate II, Cell Culture will assist the Associate Director and Senior Research Associate with the culturing, plating, distribution, maintenance, and banking of cell culture lines. The position will work to support cell and tissue culture activities in a group environment. The role will also contribute towards development of analytical methods for cell characterization.

Essential Functions

• Culture cells across a variety of cell lines (adherent and suspension) using optimal growth conditions and supply them for the analytical/process development team.
• Optimize thaw conditions and recovery, expansion and cryopreservation of cells.
• Maintain multiple cell lines and supply working cell cultures for analytical/process development team.
• Read, understand and execute SOPs related to media preparation and cell banking activities.
• Proactively respond to banking needs as they may change at an expedited pace.
• Support cell-based assays such as flow cytometry, Immunoassays (ELISA and MSD) to characterize the target cell lines and the cellular products.
• Organize and manage data/documentation relating to cell banking activities.
• Perform analytical testing including endotoxin testing, mycoplasma detection, and cell characterization as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology or a related field; or Master's degree with 1+ years in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in a cell culture setting
• Experience working in a lab, with basic lab skill knowledge (pipetting, dilutions, titrations, calculating doubling time, etc.).
• Experience with one or more immunological assays (flow cytometry, ELISA, MSD) is required
• Lab experience and training including mammalian cell culture, aseptic technique, sterile media preparation, tissue culture room maintenance, routine testing for endotoxin and mycoplasma

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail, can work quickly and accurately, organizing tasks and delivering quality with efficiency.
• Ability to work and maintain strong relationships with department managers, members of your team and other departmental staff.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in an efficient, highly interactive, goal-oriented team environment
• Work with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform troubleshooting.
• Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point.
• Good written/verbal communication skills and ability to manage time efficiently.

Working Environment / Physical Environment

• This position works in a lab environment
• This position is for bench work in the laboratory
• Frequently working on the computer for data analysis.
• Occasionally lifting/carrying 11-20 lbs.

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity award. The annual base pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications, prior experience as well as geographic location.

$75,000 (entry-level qualifications) to $85,000 (highly experienced)

The application window is anticipated to close on 60 days from when it is posted or sooner if the position is filled or closed.

ImmunityBio employees are as valuable as the people we serve. We have built a resource of robust benefit offerings to best support the total wellbeing of our team members and their families. Our competitive total rewards benefits package, for eligible employees, include: Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options * Health and Financial Wellness Programs * Employer Assistance Program (EAP) * Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability * Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts * 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match * 529 Education Savings Program * Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks * Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays * Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO * Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day * We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to optimize your Health and Wellness.

At ImmunityBio, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

ImmunityBio is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date. If you require a medical or religious accommodation we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date. ImmunityBio may also mandate that its employees receive vaccine boosters, and all accommodation laws will be followed.