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This role is located in Center City, Philadelphia and is primarily a lab-focused position. Reporting to the Senior Scientist, Translational Medicine, the Associate Scientist, Translational Medicine will play a key role in generating and interpreting experimental data from clinical samples to advance understanding of the safety, biological activity, and therapeutic impact of Cabaletta’s clinical programs. This individual will design and execute laboratory studies that support translational research objectives, helping bridge clinical observations with underlying biological mechanisms. The Associate Scientist will contribute to assay development, optimization, and execution to enable robust biomarker and translational analyses that inform clinical decision-making and regulatory strategy as the company progresses toward its first BLA. This role offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with teams across clinical development, research, and technical operations, and to contribute broadly to Cabaletta’s mission of advancing innovative cell therapies for patients.
Job Responsibility:
Perform and support the development of laboratory assays on clinical (and potentially pre-clinical) samples to generate translational data that informs safety, biological activity, and therapeutic impact of rese-cel
Manage clinical sample processing, accessioning, tracking, and lifecycle documentation with careful attention to metadata and data integrity
Maintain accurate, GDP-compliant experimental records using electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN) and sample management systems
Document all procedures and experimental parameters within our ELN and follow up with Quality Control/Assurance for review. Address and document any QA concerns and participate in root-cause assessments and CAPAs if necessary
Contribute to assay development, qualification, and validation efforts and assist in the preparation of related SOPs
Manage multiple internal projects and collaborate cross-functionally with Translational, Pre-clinical, and Analytical Sciences teams, as well as external partners
Perform laboratory activities in accordance with GLP/cGLP standards, company safety policies, and SOPs, including general maintenance of laboratory space
Other related duties, as assigned
Requirements:
MS degree in Biology or Bioengineering (or related field) with 2+ years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience in the biotechnology industry required
Proficiency in flow cytometry and flow cytometry data analysis (using FlowJo or equivalent software) is required
General lab skills, including aseptic techniques and human tissue handling required
Must be highly organized and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to clearly communicate in writing, must have a desire to be part of a growing organization that uses cutting-edge science
A high level of flexibility to support various other activities and the ability to learn new techniques outside of existing field of expertise
Strong team orientation and passion for continuous self-development
Nice to have:
Previous experience with GLP/GCP (ALCOA+) and handling of clinical samples preferred
Experience with MesoScale Discovery (MSD) VPLEX and UPLEX reagents and software is preferred
Proficiency in GraphPad Prism, Microsoft Office software (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint) is preferred
Experience in industry, specifically a startup setting, is preferred
What we offer:
health and retirement, PTO, and stock option plans