Associate Scientist, Translational Medicine

About the Position

Philadelphia, PA

Cabaletta Bio (Nasdaq: CABA) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and launching the first curative targeted cell therapies designed specifically for patients with autoimmune diseases. The CABA™ platform encompasses two complementary strategies which aim to advance the discovery and development of engineered T cell therapies with the potential to become deep and durable, perhaps curative, treatments for a broad range of autoimmune diseases. The lead CARTA (Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cells for Autoimmunity) strategy is prioritizing the development of rese-cel, a 4-1BB-containing fully human CD19-CAR T cell investigational therapy. Rese-cel is currently being evaluated in the RESET™ (REstoring SElf-Tolerance) clinical development program spanning multiple therapeutic areas, including rheumatology, neurology and dermatology. Cabaletta Bio’s headquarters and labs are located in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, please visit www.cabalettabio.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.

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Position Description:

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.

Responsibilities Include

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.

Required Qualifications

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. Ph.D. level candidates will be considered as well.
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.
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.
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.
Experience in industry, specifically a startup setting, is preferred.

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Benefits

Our most important asset is our people and we offer competitive benefits including health and retirement, PTO, and stock option plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cabaletta Bio is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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