What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Specialist position at Arcellx?
Who We Are
Arcellx is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy by engineering innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases. We believe that cell therapies are one of the forward pillars of medicine and our mission is to destroy cancer and advance humanity by developing cell therapies that are safer, more effective, and more broadly accessible.
Our team members are made up of talented innovators and dreamers working from our offices in Rockville, Maryland, and Redwood City, California. At Arcellx, we hire exceptional people and create a fun, diverse, supportive, and informal environment that allows everyone to do their best work.
What Matters to Us
Living our core values is essential to maintaining a work environment that is high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative. We look for candidates who demonstrate strong values alignment and bring different backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities to the team.
Arcellx Core Values
- Character: Committed to always doing what’s right.
- Audacity: Willing to challenge convention and share candid feedback with others.
- Determination: Curious and self-motivated. Always looking to improve and learn.
- Collaboration: "No job is too small" mentality. Humble and willing to help others.
- Originality: Will bring your unique perspective to the table and respect a diverse set of views and backgrounds.
The “Fine Print” – What You’ll Do
- Execute release testing for cell therapy products and in-process samples using flow cytometry, PCR, ELISA, sterility, mycoplasma, and endotoxin methods.
- Perform routine cleanroom environmental monitoring.
- Contribute to drafting SOPs, forms, and logbooks governing the upkeep, calibration, and preventive maintenance of lab equipment and instruments.
- Coordinate maintenance activities for equipment and instruments with internal resources and external partners.
- Manage inventory of lab supplies and materials.
- Design and maintain the organization of the laboratory.
- Support GMP investigations, out of specification test results, invalid assays, deviations, change controls, and CAPAs.
Skills and Experience We Look For
- BS or MS in biological sciences or a related field.
- 2 years of pharmaceutical of biotechnology industry experience.
- Previous experience performing environmental monitoring, PCR and/or Flow Cytometry based assays is preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Rewards at Arcellx
Our people are our greatest asset, and supporting their well-being is an essential part of delivering on our mission and impacting the lives of patients. Putting this belief into practice means offering strong compensation and benefits.
The base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 per year. Where a candidate falls within that range is determined by factors such as years of experience. Our compensation package also includes an annual bonus based on company goals and an equity (RSU) grant. We do offer relocation assistance for roles if required.
Our market-leading benefits package includes: 100% coverage for medical, dental and vision for team members and dependents, unlimited vacation, a 3-day weekend every month, fully-paid parental leave for up to 6 months, tuition reimbursement, 401k employer contribution and more.
Join us in our quest to reimagine cell therapy and destroy cancer. For more on our technology, culture, and team, go to www.arcellx.com.
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Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
