Careers

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/Scientist/Cell Biology

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Xencor, an exciting and growing biopharmaceutical company located in Southern California, is looking for a highly motivated scientist to join our cell biology department. The ideal candidate will perform various cell-based assays to support the advancement of discovery-stage therapeutic proteins into Xencor's development pipeline. The candidate will work with highly motivated scientists in a goal-oriented multi-project environment. Specific responsibilities include: general mammalian tissue culture, preparation of primary tissue samples, multiple bioassays using primary cells as well as mammalian cell lines, analysis of results, and presentation in group meetings. The candidate must work efficiently both independently and in a team, possess excellent organization and communication skills, and demonstrate quality and attention to detail in your research. Applicants are required to have extensive experience in cell-based assay development and implementation. Immunology experience and flow cytometry proficiency are highly preferred. Molecular biology and protein biochemistry experiences are also desirable.

REQUIREMENTS

B.S./M.S. with a minimum of four years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience, or a Ph.D. in immunology or a related field.