Description:
Cell Therapy Analytical Development
How will you make an impact?
As a Cell Therapy Innovation Scientist you will develop innovative cell therapy manufacturing systems that will enable our customers to develop the therapies of tomorrow and make them accessible to all.
What will you do?
The Cell Therapy Innovation team is looking for an exceptional person who is proficient in cell therapy QC assay design and execution with knowledge of T cell NK cell B or other specific cell-type functional assays.
We are looking for someone dedicated to make a positive impact in cell therapy an individual who is talented scientifically has extensive biological experience strong work ethic sense of urgency. This position requires excellent technical skills independence enthusiasm and the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment. Demonstrates a sense of urgency contagious optimism and a can do attitude. Greets challenges and changes as opportunity. Collaborates with others and embraces and leverages diversity of culture and thoughts

Responsibilities

• Perform cell activation transduction proliferation cytotoxicity and signaling assays as required.
• Participate in development activities for new analytical development for human T/NK/iPSC cell therapy.
• Working under senior scientist drive innovation through development of novel analytical methods to understand biomarkers and cell product attributes

How will you get here?

• Demonstrated experience with bioprocess development for cell therapy preferred.
• Experience with analytical techniques.
• Must have excellent organizational attention to detail verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to do what needs to be done in a dynamic environment
• Strong biological background and experience with immune cells.

Education Requirements
BS in biological sciences - 1-2 years experience preferred.

Experience :

• Experience in molecular and cell biology is required. Experience with cell therapy automation instruments/platforms is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with assay development
• Working experience in process development or manufacturing setting is highly desired.
• Experience across the range of cell therapy QC and release assays required for pre-clinical and clinical cell therapies is preferred

Skills Knowledge:

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment meet deadlines prioritize work across multiple projects.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic.
• Must have excellent organizational attention to detail verbal and written communication skills.
• Anticipates needs and problems while creating solutions

Working Conditions:
Works in a laboratory environment. Is required to lift up to 40 lbs. May be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties. Must be able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials.
Skills:
QC assay, cell therapy, T cell, NK cell, B cell, functional assay, iPSC cell therapy, cell activation, transduction, proliferation, cytotoxicity, cell therapy automation, biomarkers
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
•Demonstrated experience with bioprocess development for cell therapy preferred.
•Experience with analytical techniques.
•Must have excellent organizational, attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills.
•Willingness to do what needs to be done in a dynamic environment
•Strong biological background and experience with immune cells.
About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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