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# Associate Scientist 1 at Xencor

Department: Exempt JobsEducation: Bachelor’s Degree

Compensation · Listed in posting

$95,500 – $121,250/yr

**Location**
: Pasadena, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: entry

**Posted**
: Oct 4, 2026

## Description

Xencor is hiring an Associate Scientist I to support antibody discovery, engineering, and characterization across its preclinical pipeline. The role executes cell-based, flow cytometry, and plate-based developability assays; optimizes high-throughput workflows using liquid handling systems; analyzes and automates experimental data; maintains records and laboratory operations; and troubleshoots assays. It is fully onsite in Pasadena, California, requires a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree plus the specified industry laboratory experience, and offers a base salary of $95,500 to $121,250 plus bonus and equity opportunities.

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