We are seeking a energetic and committed Scientist that will be responsible for supporting the team with a focus on cell process development. This individual will join a dynamic, rapidly growing, and highly collaborative team that combines significant biologic drug discovery experience with pioneering discoveries driving a novel biological platform.

​

Responsibilities

​

• Lead process development efforts for autologous cell therapy products

• Support tech transfer activities with third party manufacturing vendors

• Analyze large datasets, prepare reports and present outcome during cross functional team meetings

• Execution of studies requiring routine cell separation from human leukopaks, their genetic modification and characterization

• Execute analytical assays to better characterize process and formulated Drug Product

• Analyze results, solve problems and troubleshoot analytical assays

• Author protocols and SOPs, maintain laboratory notebook in adherence with GDP

• Communication with cross-functional teams to facilitate timely execution of experiments 

• Inventory management for the cross functional teams

​

Requirements​

​

• BS (5+ yrs.), MS (2+ yrs.) professional laboratory experience in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or Immuno-oncology 

• Knowledge of standard molecular biology techniques including basic transfection, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and DNA extraction

• Experience with flow cytometry and fluorescence microscopy is plus

• Enthusiasm for science and willingness to adapt to the changing needs of a fast-paced research and development efforts

• A strong self-starter, results oriented and attention to detail is must

• Familiarity with standard cell processing techniques and flow cytometry

• Ability to work with instruments with advanced automation and statistical data analysis in process development, including design of experiments (DoE)

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects in parallel

• Ability to learn from mistakes and document it accordingly