Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Cell Therapy Specialist to join our innovative team dedicated to advancing regenerative medicine and personalized therapies. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing, optimizing, and executing complex cell-based treatments, ensuring adherence to strict regulatory standards such as Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP). Your expertise will drive the successful production of cell therapies, contributing to groundbreaking research and clinical applications. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic biotech environment committed to transforming patient outcomes through cutting-edge cellular technologies.
Duties
- Cultivate and maintain mammalian cell cultures, including primary cells and cell lines, ensuring optimal growth conditions and quality control.
- Perform tissue culture procedures with precision, including transfection, cell banking, and cryopreservation.
- Isolate DNA from various biological samples using established protocols for downstream molecular analysis.
- Conduct molecular biology assays such as PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, and next-generation sequencing to analyze cellular components and functions.
- Utilize flow cytometry for cell characterization, sorting, and phenotypic analysis to support research and manufacturing processes.
- Implement bioinformatics tools using R and Python for data analysis, interpretation, and visualization of experimental results.
- Execute assays related to cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, and biotechnology to evaluate cell health, functionality, and product quality.
- Ensure all laboratory activities comply with CGMP guidelines for clinical-grade manufacturing environments.
- Support research initiatives by designing experiments, analyzing data, and documenting findings in detailed reports.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize protocols for transfection efficiency, assay development, and process scalability.
Experience
- Proven laboratory experience in tissue culture techniques with a focus on mammalian cells.
- Hands-on experience with DNA isolation methods and molecular biology techniques such as PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, and next-generation sequencing.
- Familiarity with flow cytometry instrumentation and data analysis software.
- Strong background in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, or related fields within biotechnology or biomedical research.
- Experience working under CGMP conditions in a regulated environment is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in programming languages like R and Python for bioinformatics data analysis is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to perform assays related to transfection, molecular biology workflows, and cellular characterization techniques.
- Laboratory experience involving assay development, validation, and process optimization for cell therapy manufacturing is preferred. Join us in pushing the boundaries of science to develop life-changing therapies! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports innovation and professional growth for all team members passionate about advancing cellular medicine.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
