Job Description

JOIN OUR TEAM

We are looking for individuals to join us who are inspired to work at a company that is rapidly growing, with an international team, that works on cutting edge science.  We are committed to hiring people from diverse and unique personal and professional backgrounds, to combine viewpoints, approaches and methodologies, and to build together transformative therapies for cancer patients. If you are innovative, collaborative, and are looking to make a huge impact, you’re who we’re looking for!   

We are a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, developing T cell receptor (TCR) therapies for solid tumor cancers. Our dynamic team has set an ambitious goal to revolutionize the TCR landscape. Following our successful Series B financing, we are well positioned to reach those goals. 

We have the benefit of being transatlantic, with locations in San Francisco and Berlin, and are looking to expand in all locations. In Berlin, we have a strong team of scientists and technicians who have demonstrated preclinical proof-of-concept with multiple TCRs, have validated the platform for over 90 undisclosed cancer targets, and have several drug candidates currently in preclinical development. We are on track to enter the clinic with our first program.

It’s an exciting time to join T-knife!  

PRECLINICAL TECHNICIAN

The Technician is a member of the R&D Department and reports to the Head of the Preclinical Department. They participates in the planning, execution and analysis of scientific experiments related to the generation of data to support clinical development of next generation T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer. The Technician works closely with the Scientists to fulfil the Department objectives. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Perform cell culture and immunological assays with cell lines and primary lymphocytes 
• Independently perform experiments timely and with high accuracy according to T-knife’s quality standards
• Maintain high standards in lab ethics and strictly follow safety procedures
• Communicate clearly with the team to discuss findings and flag problems
• Support scientists with preparation of protocols, planning and analysis of experiments
• Actively create/adjust SOPs to fix lab processes and monitor whether protocols and experiments are performed according to SOPs
• Actively participate in maintenance of lab equipment and lab organization

YOUR PROFILE:  

Qualifications & Experience 

• Professional training as technical assistant (BTA/MTA) or similar
• Solid practical experience in standard cellular and immunology techniques such as cell culture, flow cytometry and ELISA
• Relevant experience within Biotech/Pharma industry is a plus 
• Good knowledge of common computer software packages 
• Fluent communication in English, German is a plus

Skills & Competencies 

• Accurate with quality mindset 
• Team player and results driven 
• Problem solving, proactive 
• Good planning and organizational skills 
• Flexibility and can-do attitude 
• Integrity & Trust 

WHY T-KNIFE?

• Highly motivated international team and great working atmosphere
• Well-equipped laboratories with front-line technologies and instruments
• Support the development of one of the most cutting-edge and promising technologies in the fight against cancer
• A permanent position in an early stage, growing, and dynamic company in Berlin
• Competitive salary with bonus option
• Stock options to reward your individual contribution to what we are creating together

OUR MISSION

Our Mission is to develop T Cell receptor-based immunotherapies that deliver transformational benefits to cancer patients. 

OUR VALUES

• Accept the Challenge: Creativity, Intensity, Excellence
• Make a Difference Now: Patients, Colleagues, Science
• Act with Integrity: Respect, Inclusion, Compassion

Diversity and Inclusion are part of T-knife’s values at the highest level. T-knife’s commitment to diversity means providing a work environment for all that is welcoming, respectful, and engaging with opportunities for personal and professional development. We are an LGTBQ friendly company that offers equal opportunity to everyone. This in turn increases productivity, quality, creativity, and goal achievement. Therefore, we are committed to hiring people from diverse and unique personal and professional backgrounds. If you identify with these values and are looking to make a huge impact with your work, we would love to hear from you!

Important piece of information about data protection:

All personal information collected from individuals applying for employment with T-knife is handled in accordance with EU and US privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The legal basis for the processing of your data is your implied consent to the processing of your data (e.g., pursuant to Art. 6 (1) GDPR) by submission to the Company. The data will be stored for up to six months after completion of the application process, and it will not be passed on to third parties. We may request your permission to store the data for a longer period of time. Applicants have the right to revoke their consent at any time; however as a consequence of the revocation, their application can no longer be processed and therefore cannot be considered.

Depending on where the individual resides, they have the right to inspect, correct and delete their personal data. They may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority for data protection.

If you are in Europe, the office responsible for processing your data is:

T-knife GmbH

Robert-Rössle-Straße 10

13125 Berlin

If you are in the United States of America, the office responsible for processing your data is:

T-knife Therapeutics, Inc.

180 Sansome Street, Suite 1000

San Francisco, California 94104

You can reach our Data Protection Officer via dpo@T-knife.com if you have questions about this notice.

The supervisory authority responsible for T-knife GmbH can be reached as follows:

Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit

Friedrichstr. 219, D-10969 Berlin

mailbox@datenschutz-berlin.de

Please apply at https://t-knife.com/careers/