Bioprocess Development Engineer at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine · Bronx, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Bronx
We are seeking a highly motivated bio-process development engineer to join a translational academic lab focused on the large-scale production of lab-grown red blood cells (lgRBCs). This role lies at the intersection of stem cell biology, erythropoiesis, and bioprocess engineering, with direct applications in transfusion medicine and cell-based therapeutics.
WORK ACTIVITIES
- Drive the development of scalable red blood cell manufacturing platforms
- Culture and differentiate stem or progenitor cells under defined conditions
- Apply CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing to engineer erythroid cells
- Design and operate bioreactor systems for high-density perfusion culture
- Optimize protocols for erythroid differentiation, expansion, and harvest
- Contribute to experimental design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation
- Collaborate with internal and external partners on translational applications
- Maintain clear documentation and assist in grant and patent applications
Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology with 3 years experience; Master's degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Extensive experience with mammalian cell culture (stem/progenitor cells preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and solve complex problems
- Familiarity with erythroid biology, iPSC/HSPC differentiation, or hematopoiesis
- Proficiency with genome editing tools such as CRISPR/Cas9
- Experience with bioreactor systems, perfusion culture, or bioprocess scale-up
- Engineering background in bioengineering, chemical engineering, or related field
- Experience working in biotech, CDMO, or GMP-adjacent environments
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- Familiarity with red blood cell phenotyping or transfusion medicine
- Prior involvement in translational or interdisciplinary research projects
- Interest in commercialization and startup participation
