ABOUT US

Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage and commercial biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering innovative and clinically meaningful therapies to address unmet medical needs. Our vision is to leverage our proprietary G-MAB™ library in conjunction with proprietary targeted delivery modalities to generate the next generation of therapeutics for treating cancer, autoimmune, inflammatory, viral and neurodegenerative diseases. These modalities include proprietary chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (CAR-T), dimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (DAR-T™), antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), oncolytic virus (Seprehvec™), lymphatic drug targeting (SOFUSA®), as well as bispecific antibody approaches. We are additionally developing pain management solutions, including our clinical candidates resiniferatoxin (RTX) and SEMDEXA™. In response to the global SARS-CoV-2 (“COVID-19”) pandemic, we are also developing and conducting clinical studies for potential coronavirus antiviral therapies and vaccines, including Abivertinib, COVI-MSC™, COVI-AMG™, COVIDROPS™, and COVI SHIELD™, and diagnostic test solutions, such as COVISTIX™ and COVITRACK™.

We attract smart people who play well with others. We're small enough for your ideas to make a big impact, and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career.

If you’re a quick learner, enjoy working in the biotech industry, and share our mission of providing ground-breaking impact to medicine, each other, and our patients, Sorrento Therapeutics is the place for you!

Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. is a federal government contractor and, in compliance with its obligations under current federal regulations and guidance from the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, Sorrento requires all employees, including newly hired employees, to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19, unless the employee is legally entitled to an accommodation. For further information, please refer to the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force’s 2021 Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors (Updated November 10, 2021), available at: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Target Salary Range ($64,480-$80,000)

Levena Biopharma, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sorrento Therapeutics (NASDAQ: SRNE), is a leading expert in antibody drug conjugate (ADC) technology, utilizing our own proprietary site-specific conjugation methodology and an extensive catalog of linker-toxin compounds. As a CDMO service provider, we have established cGMP manufacturing facilities to accelerate the complete ADC drug development process: from linker-toxin production to conjugation, characterization, and final processing.

Currently, we have several exciting programs in development at our San Diego, CA location that are aimed toward addressing unmet challenges in oncology and other disease areas. A Research Associate position is available immediately in the Analytical Development Group.

The successful candidate will help to develop, verify, and transfer analytical methods for ADCs and other biotherapeutic candidates progressing from the discovery through clinical phases. A particular emphasis is placed on the mastery and application of bioanalytical techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, ELISA, CE-SDS, and iCIEF toward both innovative new conjugation projects as well as lot release and stability testing for advanced pre-clinical lead ADC candidates. Familiarity with method qualification, QA/QC processes, and GLP/cGMP specifications is a plus. Under the supervision of a Project Leader, the candidate will be expected to help design, implement, troubleshoot, and manage both novel bioassay platforms in addition to established techniques for PK and serum/plasma stability studies.

The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented individual who can manage, organize, and interpret data on different projects. They must possess strong oral and written communication skills while working efficiently to satisfy strict timelines and deliverables. As Levena is a team-oriented, multi-disciplinary environment, the successful candidate will be expected to regularly engage with the Synthetic Chemistry, Biology, Bioconjugation, and CMC groups.

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Developing and applying chromatographic methods (HPLC) toward characterization of ADCs and other bioconjugates, especially RP-HPLC, HIC-HPLC, and SEC-HPLC.
• Performance of laboratory work in a safe and compliant manner at all times.
• A legible, accurate, and detailed record of all relevant data in both an electronic laboratory notebook and in the creation, revision, and review of SOPs and IND documents.
• Communication of results and findings through presentations, formal technical reports, and literature reviews.
• Development, verification, and tech transfer of analytical methods used for lot release and stability testing of GLP/GMP samples.
• A versatile technical mastery of other standard analytical and bioanalytical techniques, including, but not limited to, ELISA, CE-SDS/SDS-PAGE, and iCIEF.

• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or related field
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are a must
• Operate specialized laboratory equipment and computers as appropriate to the individual laboratory (including instrument maintenance and calibration).
• Good analytical skills.
• Good inter-personal skills and communication skills (both written and oral).
• Proficient at writing and oral presentations.
• Proficient in the use of standard desktop computer software programs.
• Effective project and time management skills.
• Good team player.

YOUR REWARD:

• Support scientists who are on the leading edge of immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer.
• Earn a competitive salary that allows you to focus your attention on your passion.
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, matching 401k, company paid holidays, and Flexible PTO, plus stock options.

If this sounds like the right career to fit your personality and interests, please apply, we’re looking forward to meeting you!

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Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)