Scientist/Senior Scientist - QC

About the Company:

BriaCell Therapeutics is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company developing novel cell-based immunotherapies for solid tumors, including metastatic breast cancer. Our mission is to advance innovative immunotherapy approaches that improve outcomes for patients with difficult-to-treat malignancies.

Bria-IMT™, BriaCell’s lead candidate, was awarded Fast Track status by FDA and is being evaluated in a pivotal Phase 3 combination study for metastatic breast cancer (MBC). MBC is breast cancer that has spread to other tissues. Bria-IMT™ is a targeted cell-based immunotherapy.

Bria-OTS™, a platform of personalized off-the-shelf cell-based immunotherapies, is being evaluated in a Phase 1/2 clinical study initially targeting breast cancer, with extension to prostate cancer, and other cancers.

Learn more at: BriaCell | www.briacell.com |Advancing Cancer Immunotherapy Treatment

About the Position

BriaCell Therapeutics is seeking a Scientist or Senior Scientist – Quality Control to support analytical and quality control activities within the R&D organization. This role will contribute to the development, qualification, and execution of analytical assays used to characterize cell-based immunotherapies and support research, development, and manufacturing programs.

The successful candidate will work closely with scientists across the organization to ensure assay rigor, data integrity, and adherence to quality standards, while supporting analytical methods used for product characterization and release testing.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Control & Analytical Assays

• Perform and support QC testing including flow cytometry, ELISA, cell-based assays, and other analytical methods.
• Assist in the development, optimization, and qualification of analytical assays used to characterize cell therapy products.
• Ensure QC assays are executed according to established protocols and quality standards.

Assay Qualification & Data Analysis

• Support assay qualification activities including evaluation of precision, accuracy, linearity, and robustness.
• Apply appropriate statistical approaches to assess assay performance and reproducibility.
• Participate in defining assay acceptance criteria and qualification plans.
• Maintain complete and accurate experimental documentation and data records.

Quality Systems & Documentation

• Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), protocols, and technical reports.
• Ensure proper documentation of QC testing and experimental records in accordance with internal quality standards.
• Assist in maintaining an organized and audit-ready laboratory environment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with research scientists, manufacturing partners, and external testing laboratories.
• Support analytical characterization activities related to cell banks, drug product, and research programs.
• Assist in compiling analytical data for internal reports and regulatory documentation.

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or related field, with relevant experience
• Experience with analytical assays commonly used in immunology or cell therapy, such as flow cytometry, ELISA, and cell-based functional assays.
• Experience supporting assay development or qualification is preferred.
• Experience working in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical research environment.
• Expertise in statistical approaches used in assay development and qualification in a regulatory environment, including assessment of assay precision, variability, linearity, and reproducibility.
• Experience with flow cytometry and immunological assays is highly desirable.
• Strong laboratory documentation practices and attention to data integrity.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality experimental work.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional research environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

To apply, please visit briacell.com and click on “About Us” and submit your application through the Careers section.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BriaCell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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