Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist, Cell-Based Assays (Analytical Development)

Company: Garuda Therapeutics, Inc.
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Garuda Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on developing off-the-shelf human hematopoietic stem cell-based cellular therapies, is seeking a highly motivated senior / principal scientist to join its growing team. The full-time role will be a key analytical development team member, focusing on developing, qualifying, and transferring assays for the release and characterization of gene-edited human pluripotent and hematopoietic stem cells. Under the supervision of the Director of CMC Strategy and Product Development and working closely with the R&D Department, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of projects relevant to the core focus of the Garuda Tx. The position will be located in Cambridge, MA.Key Responsibilities: - Developing and qualifying release and characterization assays for human pluripotent and hematopoietic stem cells (e.g., cell count and viability, flow cytometry, hematopoietic stem cell potency assays, etc.) - Executing in vitro assays to support process development activities - Collaborating internally with Garuda team, train colleagues in new techniques and maintain relationships with external scientific partnersRequired Qualifications: - PhD with 3-5+ years of related experience, MS with 7-10+ years of related experience, or BS with 10+ years of related experience. - Experience with cell culture and developing/qualifying cell-based assays - Experience with transferring assays to contract testing labs - Demonstrated excellence in planning, executing, and analyzing experiments - Critical thinking and independence, ability to troubleshoot, solve difficult problems, and develop assay improvements - Attention to detail and careful record-keeping - Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects - Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to write technical reports and protocols - Flexible team player excited to collaborate with internal and external partners - Highly self-motivated and flexibility in working schedule to accommodate weekend work if necessary - Authorized to legally work in USPreferred Qualifications: - Experience with human pluripotent and hematopoietic stem cell culture -Powered by JazzHR

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