Senior Research Associate, Process Development

Company: Meet
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

ABOUTMy client is a pre-clinical stage biotechnology company aiming to change the paradigm of treatment for solid cancers. They are working to develop novel technologies to enable the engineering of 'designer T cells' with neo-antigen specificities that display an optimized ability to seek and destroy cancer cells.POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a highly motived, data-driven researcher to join our Process Development (PD) team as a Senior Research Associate. The successful candidate should have a knowledge of basic immunology principles, bioprocess development, and cGMP manufacturing. The candidate should also have experience in primary cell culture (T cells preferred), in different formats including flasks and bags. This role will support the development of a clinical manufacturing process of engineered T cells with patient-derived neo-antigen specific TCRs. The candidate will also be part of a team involved in implementing technology and participating in technology transfer to the clinical setting.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Execution of process development studies to develop, optimize, scale-up and transfer cGMP manufacturing processes --- Perform cell culture of T cells in multiple formats including flasks, bags, and bioreactors --- Collaborate within the project team to interpret study results and contribute to technical discussions for subsequent study design. --- Prepare and review experimental proposals, technical reports, SOPs and manufacturing batch records. --- Work collaboratively within PD group and cross-functionally with other groups to meat Tech Ops organization goals --- Other responsibilities as assignedQUALIFICATIONS: --- MS degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular biology, Bioengineering, or relevant degrees with 1+ years relevant industry experience or BS degree with 2+ years relevant industry experience. --- Experience in technical development of cell and gene therapy or biologics in early and late development setting --- Hands-on experience in cell and gene therapy, specifically in T cells is highly desirable --- Experience in Flow Cytometry his highly desired --- Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing and regulations and practical experience in GMP operations is highly desirable --- Knowledge of QbD, DOE and appropriate statistical analysis for process development --- Ability to think critically, analytically and have demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills based on deductive reasoning

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