Cell Manufacturing Associate III at City of Hope

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.

A Cell Manufacturing Associate III is available in the Cellular Therapy Production Center (CTPC).   This is a fast-paced lab involved in cutting edge technology, research and clinical immunotherapeutic programs.  New personnel will be trained in project specific techniques and procedures.

As a successful candidate, you will:

·         Manufacture and test T cell products, under minimal supervision, following established SOPs in cGMP facility.

·         Conduct applications for aseptic techniques.

·         Passage, maintain and cryopreserve cell cultures (e.g., T cell and tumor cell lines).

·         Develop and adapt new manufacturing procedures and analytical methodology.

·         Cooperate with Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) groups to ensure the quality of product and cGMP compliance.

·         Assist in internal inspections and audits to ensure compliance with Federal Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and City of Hope and CTPC procedure requirements.

·         Provide supervision and training to junior team members as directed.

Your qualifications should include:

·         Bachelor’s degree in biological science or related field, with at least 8 years of post-degree research experience or Master’s degree in biological science or related field, with at least 6 year of post-degree research experience. 

·         Extensive hands-on mammalian cell culture experience.

·         Extensive hands-on cGMP experience.

·         Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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