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South San Francisco, California, United States • On-site
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Design and execute experiments to develop standard operating procedures and processes for an advanced cell therapy manufacturing platform. This includes interpreting client processes, performing cell line maintenance, and documenting manufacturing batch records.
Requires a BS or MS in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or a related field with 4-10 years of process development experience in cell and gene therapy. Candidates must be proficient in aseptic techniques, primary immune cell culture, and technical writing.
Cellares is seeking an innovative and highly motivated Associate Scientist to join the Process Development team. This individual will interface across many parts of the company and contribute significantly to the development of our advanced cell therapy manufacturing platform.
The primary focus of this position is to design and execute experiments, as well as develop standard operating procedures and processes for the Cellares platform. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in process development techniques and methodologies, technology transfer, method scale up and troubleshooting, as well as engineering principles and tools.
The successful candidate should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows.
\nResponsibilitiesProvide hands-on support to small-scale and scale-up experiments and overall development of the Cellares advanced cell therapy manufacturing platform
Interpret and adapt a cell therapy manufacturing process from a client to the Cellares platform; design and execute experiments related to workflow development and scale-up
Develop process diagrams and flowcharts for novel and existing processes
Create project plans, timelines, and reports to inform project execution; address blockers and challenges during execution
Perform primary cell line maintenance and leukopak processing, including isolation, activation, gene modification, expansion and cryopreservation
Draft and review work instructions, standard operating procedures, test plans, and reports
Generate and review process documentation including but not limited to Manufacturing Batch Records and Bill of Materials (BOM)
Analyze and interpret process data, prepare presentations and present technical results
Identify and investigate process deviations and non-conformances, document findings and implement effective corrective and preventive actions
BS or MS in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field with 4-10 years of process development experience in the cell and gene therapy field
Experience in aseptic technique and primary immune cell culture
Extensive experience using and troubleshooting semi-automated instruments and laboratory information management systems
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong technical writing skills and experience authoring SOPs and reports
Familiarity with cell therapy analytical testing methods, such as flow cytometry and cell-based assays is preferred
Creative, self-motivated, eager to take on a wide variety of tasks and grow with evolving technology
Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset
Cellares is the first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) and takes an Industry 4.0 approach to mass manufacturing the living drugs of the 21st century. The company is both developing and operating integrated technologies for cell therapy manufacturing to accelerate access to life-saving cell therapies. The company’s Cell Shuttle integrates all the technologies required for the entire manufacturing process in a flexible and high-throughput platform that delivers true walk-away, end-to-end automation. Cell Shuttles will be deployed in Cellares’ Smart Factories around the world to meet total patient demand for cell therapies at global scale. Partnering with Cellares enables academics, biotechs, and pharma companies to accelerate drug development and scale out manufacturing, lower process failure rates, lower manufacturing costs, and meet global patient demand.
The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, California with its commercial-scale IDMO Smart Factory in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The company is backed by world-class investors and has raised over $355 million in financing.
Leveling will be based on overall experience, education, and demonstration of knowledge throughout the interview process.
Accelerating Access to Life-Saving Cell Therapies
Cellares is the first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO), providing global cell therapy development and manufacturing services through an Industry 4.0 approach to the mass manufacture of living drugs. The company enables drug sponsors to develop, scale, and commercialize cell therapies with the capacity, reliability, and economics required to meet total patient demand. Cellares' fully automated platforms, Cell Shuttle for end-to-end manufacturing and Cell Q for automated quality control, are deployed across its global network of IDMO Smart Factories. These technologies deliver industry-leading manufacturing economics, higher process success rates, and the ability to produce up to 10x more batches than conventional CDMOs with comparable footprint and headcount. The Cell Shuttle is the first cell therapy manufacturing platform to receive the FDA's Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) designation, with a 100% automation success rate across more than a dozen automated processes. Cellares has achieved key clinical validation milestones, including FDA clearance of IND Amendments enabling active clinical manufacturing on the Cell Shuttle and the successful dosing of first patients in partner clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas, including oncology and autoimmune indications. Headquartered in South San Francisco, California, Cellares operates Smart Factories in Bridgewater, New Jersey, Leiden, the Netherlands, and Kashiwa City, Japan, purpose-built to support clinical and commercial programs and expand access to life-saving cell therapies worldwide.
Offices: 345 Allerton Ave, South San Francisco, California 94080, US
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