Research Associate, Process Development

Research Associate for Process Development

The primary purpose of the Research Associate for Process Development is to work as part of a team planning / executing experiments to evaluate all aspects of culturing, gene-editing, and characterizing pluripotent stem cells. This Research Associate will assist in the development of programs and assays to support the generation of gene-edited Universal Donor Cells manufactured under controlled environment. This position will also be cross-trained in Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices and will support the Clinical Gene Editing team as needed.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities :

• 50-75% of the time will be spent in the laboratory environment on specified projects using aseptic cell culture technique in both research and controlled manufacturing environment.
• Stays cross-trained on batch record documentation and protocols, and performs cell culture and various in vitro assays in the process of establishing, gene editing, and evaluating pluripotent stem cells.
• Collaborates with the team to design and conduct experiments to develop and improve processes and create SOPs for establishing and evaluating pluripotent stem cells.
• Performs data collection, analysis, and interpretation with a high degree of scientific rigor. Presents results and conclusions, participates in discussions, and plans for next experiments at meetings.
• Lead and support project tasks in collaboration with project members and contribute to the advancement of the project.
• Growing technical knowledge and continued understanding of administrative operations with ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on experimental methods and production processes.
• Ensures smooth day-to-day operations of the cell culture lab, assisting junior members as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or special projects as needed.