Oversee and perform routine stem cell culture, expansion, and differentiation of pluripotent stem cells to aid in process development, enhancement, and evaluation.
Establish and maintain laboratory capabilities for generating cell therapy process intermediates, as well as Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product (DP) materials, adhering to predefined protocols.
Manage project timelines and deliverables, engage in complex troubleshooting, and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) as needed.
Accurately record experimental methods and outcomes in compliance with set standards. Analyze experimental data statistically to identify trends and critical process parameters.
Collaborate effectively with internal teams to support departmental objectives and work in a multidisciplinary setting to meet collective targets.
Allocate resources and establish priorities for the team, contributing significantly to the department’s overarching objectives.
Qualification:
Expertise in stem cell biology, process engineering, and project management, ensuring the successful development and implementation of cell therapy manufacturing processes.
A bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Engineering, Biology, or a related field with 1-3 years of industry experience, or a Master’s degree with over 2-5 years of experience.
Ability to design and conduct cell therapy experiments for process enhancement, including routine cell passaging and expansion in both adherent and suspension cultures in bioreactors independently.
Hands-on experience in aseptic techniques, bioreactors, and harvest & filtration operations.
Availability for weekend work to maintain cell culture activities.
