Operator, Biobanking - Temp to Perm

Description

About Celularity

Celularity Inc., headquartered in Florham Park, N.J., is a biotechnology company leading the next evolution in cellular medicine by developing off-the-shelf placental-derived allogeneic cell therapies for the treatment of cancer and immune and infectious diseases. Celularity is developing a pipeline of off-the-shelf placental-derived allogeneic cell therapy product candidates including T cells engineered with a chimeric antigen receptor ("CAR"), natural killer ("NK") cells, and mesenchymal-like adherent stromal cells ("MLASCs") and exosomes. These therapeutic candidates target indications across cancer, infectious, and degenerative diseases. Celularity believes that by harnessing the placenta’s unique biology and ready availability, it will be able to develop therapeutic solutions that address a significant unmet global need for effective, accessible, and affordable therapeutics.

Summary

Celularity is seeking a dynamic individual to join a motivated technical team. Responsibilities include the daily manufacturing of cell products in support of the company’s commercial and clinical platforms. Leveraging existing and future technology, the Operator will work within the Manufacturing Operations team in a fast-paced, dynamic work setting to support daily production demand and contribute to core departmental objectives. 

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Technical processing of multiple biological products with direct involvement in the development, production, storage and release of these products.
• Work cohesively with cross-functional teams in support of operational efficiency, flexibility, and assurance of timely completion of all manufactured products. Maintain and deliver sufficient supply of cellular products in support of company goals and timelines.
• Operate in classified manufacturing environments and clean room suites. Ability to gown appropriately for clean room/aseptic manufacturing is required.
• Execution and daily completion of multiple batch records and entry of data into electronic databases. Ability to adhere to Good Documentation Practices.
• Consistently perform various clean room duties and techniques on time sensitive material with accurate and precise manipulations. 
• Ensure the proper operation and performance of manufacturing equipment and accurately complete equipment logbooks and associated records. 
• Participate in deviation investigations and CAPA determination with the focus on determining root cause.
• Work with Production Leads in the implementation of departmental improvements and changes.
• As required, participate in the manufacturing environment cleaning program and work to assure all manufacturing suites, equipment and critical environments are maintained on schedule and per qualified methods.
• Participate in the daily receipt and accessioning of the company’s cell and tissue raw materials. Operating in controlled laboratory environments, routinely evaluate, record, and distribute biomaterials to multiple teams for subsequent manufacturing.  
• Verify adherence to collection protocols for multiple cell and tissue raw materials.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Must have) 

• B.S. degree in Biology, Bioengineering or related scientific discipline
• Experience with cells and/or tissue handling/accessioning. Understanding of human cell and tissue-based therapies
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong focus and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform frequent physical tasks with strength and mobility. 
• Flexible scheduling required. Periodic weekend / holiday work probable.
• Eager and adaptable.
• Independent and self-starting.

Preferred Qualifications 

• 1-2 years experience with human cell production / manufacturing.
• Experience with cells and/or tissue handling/accessioning. 
• Understanding of laboratory operations and related gowning
• Knowledge of GLP / GDP / GMP

Working Conditions 

• Training shift is Monday – Friday; once trained the shift will move to Tuesday – Saturday.
• Position primarily operates for extended periods of time in laboratory environments. Daily gowning in company provided scrubs, PPE, etc.
• Fast paced, start-up environment which may periodically require work beyond standard business hours. 
• Must be able to lift and transport at least 50 pounds .
• Handling of potentially biohazardous material (human cells, tissues, etc.). 
• Daily tasks call for routine walking and standing in cleanroom environments and occasional lifting of heavy materials.

Celularity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer 

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities considered incidental or secondary to this job's overall purpose. Employees/contractors holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

Must be authorized to work directly for Celularity in the U.S.

No agency submittals accepted through this website.

Celularity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

Salary : $60,000 - $68,000