Xencor

Xencor's employees are the most important factor in our success. We have assembled a highly talented group from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to execute our business plan and shape our future. Xencor employees value new ideas and flexibility and demand from each other scientific rigor, a passion for innovation, and a willingness to take risks.

We strive to create an environment that will challenge, motivate, and reward our employees for meeting the changing demands of creating breakthrough therapeutics. Xencor has a highly collaborative structure that integrates co-workers with different skill sets into teams for product and technology development.

We offer a competitive salary & benefits package. Xencor is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Information and resumes: recruiting@xencor.com

Employee Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus program
• Stock options
• Scientific and performance award programs
• 401k plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Medical/dependent care reimbursement plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Group AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Generous vacation/sick/holiday time

Xencor reserves the right to change or terminate the above benefits at any time with or without notice.

Current openings

Research Associate, Pharmacology

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Candidate will be responsible for in vivo studies focused on identifying therapeutic antibody candidates in the areas of oncology and autoimmune disease. In vivo responsibilities will include animal husbandry, injections, tumor measurement, blood collection, monitoring of animal health, maintenance and ordering of vivarium supplies. In addition, candidate will be responsible for data collection, entry into logbooks and data analysis. Laboratory responsibilities will include reagent ordering, reagent preparation, cell culture, basic laboratory procedures such as gel electrophoresis and ELISA, and detailed record-keeping.

REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must be well-organized, detail-oriented, able to work independently, have excellent oral and written communication skills and able to work in a team environment. Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences and experience with animal models required.