GeneFab

GeneFab

Senior Scientist, Cell Therapy Process Development

Alameda, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$175kDetected 54 days ago
GMPCRISPRCommunicationCritical ThinkingWritingOrganizational Skills

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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