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SPECTRAFORCE · 2 days ago
Senior Research Associate MS&T
Marlborough, MA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$50/hr - $50/hr
4+ years exp
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Hiring Manager
Akanksha Priya
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Responsibilities
Perform short and long-term stem cell culture and differentiation experiments including new method/technology evaluation and process optimization/scale up to improve GMP production efficiency.
Assess underlying technical challenges and define the best approaches to achieve suitable processes for cGMP manufacture.
Establish process parameters and improve manufacturing efficiencies.
Perform assays such as FCM and RT-qPCR to monitor cell culture quality and stem cell differentiation efficiency.
Execute experiments, summarize results independently, and write study reports.
Collaborate with Process Science and Technology (PST) team members, R&D, Technical Operations, and GMP Manufacturing departments to ensure smooth integrated process and product development.
Participate in technology transfer from CMC development groups or other sites to GMP operations including technical training to MFG personnel.
Support manufacturing department activities including training MFG associates, supporting MBR development and review, trending key process parameters across manufacturing batches.
Assist in lab material inventory management and equipment maintenance.
Qualification
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Required
BS or MS degree in biology, bioengineering, or related scientific field with relevant experience of 4+ years for BS, 2+ years for MS, 0-3 year for PhD in stem cell field and/or in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry focusing on cell therapy development.
Proficient at small to medium scale cell culture process development with solid knowledge of cell biology, drug product/substance manufacturing.
Excellent aseptic skills.
Able to develop, revise, and review SOPs, protocols, batch records, cell culture process development and technical reports.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail oriented with good organizational skills and documentation practices to maintain accurate records.
Ability to work productively in a collaborative and cross functional team environment with internal and external partners across multiple scientific disciplines.
Able to manage priorities and maintain timelines for multiple projects in a fast-pace setting.
Ability to work effectively independently, as well as part of a team.
Preferred
Knowledge and direct experience with various human cell culture platforms, specially in human pluripotent stem cell culture and differentiation towards products for regenerative medicine.
Experience in process development of cell-based products and automation solutions.
Experience with molecular- and cell-based assays such as RT-qPCR, Flow cytometry.
Knowledge and direct experience in technical transfer and/or GMP manufacturing process and good documentation practices a plus.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Able to work flexible hours including working in weekends.
Company
SPECTRAFORCE
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1,001-5,000 employees
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