Associate Scientist II - Cellular Process Development (GMP)

Company: Kelly Services
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Cambridge, MADirect Hire/Salaried--The Cellular Process Development team for Sickle Cell Disease is all about designing processes to manufacture high quality stem cells in an innovative and scalable way for our patients. We develop the gene therapy manufacturing platform and chaperone it from pre-clinical to commercial manufacturing phases in collaboration with other teams across Pharmaceutical Sciences, Research and Clinical. With one approved product and multiple clinical stage candidates, there is a wealth of growth opportunities for driven scientists to make a significant impact in the lives of patients. Come join our incredibly talented team and learn more about how you can drive scientific advancements that ultimately serve patients with gene-modified stem cell products! The focus of this position is to work on determining functional understanding and characterization of drug product manufacturing processes for stem cell therapies. We are looking for a motivated associate scientist to drive development and characterization projects.--Highlights:

• Performing experiments involving the isolation, transduction, expansion, and cryopreservation of gene-modified cells for treatment severe genetic diseases
• Executing complex technical work related to stem cell biology, including cell isolation, viral gene transfer, tissue culture, PCR, flow cytometry, and other immunological assays
• Working with all aspects of mammalian cell culture, including media and buffer preparation, culture initiation, propagation, and cryopreservation of cells, including primary human cells
• Successfully completing general laboratory tasks including equipment maintenance
• Maintaining accurate and reliable record keeping including database management, batch records, notebooks, and all other pertinent documentation
• Executing hands-on lab work with a flexible schedule based on experimental work (some weekend work may be needed)--Qualifications:
  • BS in cell biology, immunology, biochemical engineering, or related discipline with 1+ years of related experience
  • Mammalian cell culture experience including a variety of cell-based methods with a strong understanding of tissue culture, cell biology, immunoassays, and general laboratory techniques
  • Experience in engineering with scaling design of primary cell-based bioreactors
  • Working knowledge of various computer software, hardware, and standard office sufficient to record scientific data and prepare reports
  • Willingness to work with lentiviral vector and human biological samples
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to handle confidential information and material appropriately--Why Kelly--?Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire talented people just like you. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills and interests-it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background/education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get you noticed.About Kelly--At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.]]

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