GeneFab
Senior Scientist, Cell Therapy Process Development
Alameda, CA · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$140k-$175kDetected 54 days ago
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About the role
- GeneFab is seeking a highly skilled Senior Scientist to join our Cell Therapy Process Development team in Alameda, CA.
- We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
- Design and perform experiments to optimize integrated processes for cell therapy, including: evaluation of cell sources, isolation and activation of human immune cells, media optimization, viral/non-viral genetic modification, cell expansion, cell harvest/fill/finish, and cryopreservation.
- Cell therapy process scaleup, including: transition from open processes to closed automated systems, understanding analytical methods, using a Design of Experiments (DoE) approach, and evaluating process choices within a Quality by Design (QbD) framework
- Lead the design, execution, and analysis of experimental studies for new manufacturing technologies and processes
- Support authoring of key documentation to enable technology transfer (e.g. sampling plans, batch records, specifications, SOPs, FMEA, flow diagrams, etc.).
- Help coordinate sample management workflow across Process and Analytical Development teams and manage development database
- Maintain familiarity with current state-of-the-art related to cell therapy processes
Requirements
- BS/MS with 6+ years or PhD with 4+ years of experience in science/engineering of biopharmaceutical or cell/gene therapy process development and technology transfer
- Hands-on experience with automated cell processing units or platforms (i.e. bioreactors, automated cell wash, fill and finish) is critical.
- Strong critical thinking, organizational skills, ability to work in multi-functional project teams, and attention to detail
- If you have hands-on experience with automated cell processing and a passion for driving clinical readiness for next-generation genetic medicines, we want to hear from you.
Nice to have
- Experience with various types of cell therapy products (i.e. CAR-T, CAR-NK, HSC, MSC) is preferred
- Experience with AI solutions for CGT processes and working with LIMS is a plus
Compensation
- $140k-$175k
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