Senior Research Associate, Analytical Development

 

Philadelphia, PA

Cabaletta Bio (Nasdaq: CABA) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and launching the first curative targeted cell therapies designed specifically for patients with autoimmune diseases. The CABA™ platform encompasses two complementary strategies which aim to advance the discovery and development of engineered T cell therapies with the potential to become deep and durable, perhaps curative, treatments for a broad range of autoimmune diseases. The lead CARTA (Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cells for Autoimmunity) strategy is prioritizing the development of rese-cel, a 4-1BB-containing fully human CD19-CAR T cell investigational therapy. Rese-cel is currently being evaluated in the RESET™ (REstoring SElf-Tolerance) clinical development program spanning multiple therapeutic areas, including rheumatology, neurology and dermatology. Cabaletta Bio’s headquarters and labs are located in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, please visit www.cabalettabio.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.

 

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At Cabaletta, we are driven by the shared mission of developing cures, where a patients’ own cells are used to fight disease. We are building a culture grounded in the knowledge that successful cures can be achieved for patients if every member of the Cabaletta is focused on the success of the team. To nurture this, we make an active commitment to the well-being and continuous growth of each employee who joins the team. In this way, we are not only working to improve the lives of patients, but of everyone involved. #CabalettaCrew. 

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Position Description:               

 

This role is located in Center City, Philadelphia.

Reporting to the Associate Principal Scientist, Analytical Development, the experienced and motivated Senior Research Associate, Analytical Development plays a key role in supporting activities of routine analytical testing and method qualification for our rese-cel clinical program.  This individual is a skilled scientist with a background in biology and experience in QC testing for lentiviral vector and CAR-T cells and method qualification.

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Perform quality control testing to evaluate lentiviral vectors, CAR-T cells and stability samples generated by internal groups and external partners.
  • Assist in developing analytical methods for the characterization and release of lentiviral vectors and CAR-T cells.
  • Assist to Identify and implement opportunities for analytical method improvement and participate optimization of existing analytical methods to enhance sensitivity and efficiency.
  • Perform method qualification studies in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
  • Perform general lab and equipment maintenance duties.
  • Participate in technical troubleshooting and problem investigation.
  • Prepare, evaluate, and present data internally to cross functional teams.
  • Prepare detailed and accurate documentation of experimental procedures, results, and conclusions.
  • Stay current with advances in analytical techniques and industry trends.
  • Other related duties, as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology or closely related discipline, and with 1-3 years of experience.
  • Proficient in aseptic technique for cell culture and cell-based assays.
  • Experience in analytic techniques, including flow cytometry, qPCR/dPCR, or ELISA etc.
  • Flexible to support various analytical activities and to learn new techniques outside of existing field of expertise.
  • Experience with quality control programs for lentiviral vector and CAR-T product preferred.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Highly organized and strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong laboratory documentation practice with high scientific integrity.
  • Strong team orientation and passion for continuous self-development.
  • Experience in the biotech industry or in a startup industrial setting is preferred.

 

Our name – Cabaletta – is derived from the operatic term that represents a rapid, repetitive, and technically challenging section of an operatic aria, designed to showcase the skills of the lead singer. Analogously, Cabaletta Bio strives to achieve rapid and repetitive product development, building on our indication prioritization and biologic platform that targets the driver of specific autoimmune diseases without the need for long-term immunosuppression.

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Our most important asset is our people, and we offer competitive benefits, PTO, and stock option plans.

Cabaletta Bio is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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