What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Process Development (Masters Program Only - 6mos) position at CTMC?
Job Description
Job Description
About CTMC
CTMC is a pioneering biotech joint venture, formed by National Resilience and MD Anderson Cancer Center, and located in the renowned Texas Medical Center. Our mission is to accelerate cell therapies from bench to bedside. We offer a wide range of cell therapy modalities, including CAR-T, TIL, ETC, and TCR-T. Our expert team collaborates closely with MD Anderson’s research and clinical faculty, bringing impactful cell therapies to cancer patients.
In our first year alone, we have filed 8 INDs, each ahead of schedule, demonstrating our commitment to delivering innovative treatments to patients with speed and precision. Our alliance with National Resilience leverages their experience in advanced technology and processes to deliver exceptional results.
Our state-of-the-art, 60,000 sq. ft. facility in the Texas Medical Center is staffed by an integrated team of industry veterans and scientists who are passionate about bringing life-saving cures to patients. Our unique joint venture structure, with two highly established partners, provides us with the financial stability and long-term horizon to achieve our mission.
At CTMC, we value our employees and offer a variety of development opportunities within our organization. We foster a team-first culture and a balanced work-life environment to ensure our staff is energized and engaged in our mission. If you share our passion for advancing the frontiers of medical science with innovative therapeutics and want to join a highly dedicated team committed to delivering novel cures to patients, we invite you to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills and expertise can help us achieve our mission.
Responsibilities
Internship in the PD cell therapy group :
The PD intern will be exposed to T-cell therapy drug development in industry and learn about the different modalities and their applications. Over the course of the internship, the candidate will :
- Observe and discuss the different T-cell expansion processes required for T-cell therapy drugs in development at CTMC with his team members.
observe hands-on cell therapy process development work with mentors in the laboratory as a learning tool, and eventually participate with execution.
training on aseptic technique after the observation phase.
train on multiple devices used in cell therapy production, including automated and semi-automated cell processing devices.
post-observation phase : the candidate is expected to add value to the team by contributing to the ongoing work to the extent of their capacity.
If the candidate shows great understanding of the processes and the ability of doing autonomous works, the candidate could be given a small study to perform independently (or assisted) under the guidance of the team or the designated mentor.
Qualifications / Skills
Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands
The incumbent in this position works in an office environment. The incumbent in this position will use the following equipment and shall have the following physical demands :
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The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as considered necessary.
