Associate Scientist II - CAR-T Cellular Process Development

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

Job Description:

Cambridge, MADirect Hire/Salaried--The Cellular Process Development team is a team dedicated to design and develop processes to manufacture high quality cellular drug product for our patients. We contribute to the development of manufacturing processes and platforms for our oncology-based T cell therapies for early phase clinical assessment, and chaperone them from pre-clinical to commercial manufacturing phases in collaboration with other teams across Pharmaceutical Science and Research. We are driven by the significant impact our critical work plays in patient's lives.--Highlights:

• Leading process improvements for unit operations for oncology-based pre-clinical programs
• Driving experimental plans and interpret scientific results for designing processes
• Helping in the development of engineered T cell processes to support manufacturing for preclinical programs, IND-enabling activities and early phase clinical trials
• Working independently manage and execute key project workstreams as well as working cross-functionally with our Research and Analytical Development team
• Successfully provide critical lab support while working in a collaborative team environment--Qualifications:
  • Have BS in cell biology, immunology, biological sciences, biomedical engineering or related discipline with 1-2 years of experience; or have MS in cell biology, immunology, biological sciences, biomedical engineering or related discipline with 0-1 years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
  • Are well versed in a variety of cell-based methods with a strong understanding of tissue culture, cell biology, immunoassays, and general laboratory techniques
  • Are independently motivated, detail oriented and have good problem-solving ability
  • Have ability to successfully analyze scientific data and present in the group/department meetings
  • Have strong written skills to summarize findings in technical reports
  • Have excellent organizational skills and strong ability to embrace change and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Have a flexible schedule based on experimental work (some weekend work may be required)
  • Experience with human biological sample handling, primary human T cell culture, flow cytometry, cell isolation, transduction and cryopreservation are highly preferred
  • Experience with large scale, closed system manufacturing of therapeutic cell and/or gene therapy products is highly preferred
  • Familiarity with statistical analysis programs (JMP, GraphPad Prism, etc) and flow cytometry data analysis software (FlowJo, MACSQuantify, etc) is preferred
  • Understanding in T cell biology and Immunology is a plusWhy 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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