Arcellx · 2 months ago
Senior Cell Therapy Specialist I, Manufacturing and MSAT
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expArcellx is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on engineering innovative immunotherapies for cancer patients. The Senior Cell Therapy Specialist will execute complex manufacturing activities, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards to deliver life-saving treatments.
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Responsibilities
Independently execute complex cell therapy manufacturing activities with high proficiency:
Operation of manufacturing equipment for batch production
Media preparation, reagent handling, buffer preparation
Aseptic processing in controlled cleanroom environments
Serve as point-of-contact for troubleshooting manufacturing issues in real time
Lead and train junior specialists / associates in aseptic techniques and the manufacturing process
Provide technical support for T-cell manufacturing process changes, process validation, discrepancy / deviation, and investigation evaluation
Document all activities in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
Author and review documents including MBRs, protocols, deviation reports, change controls, and SOPs
Participate in risk assessments, gap/facility fit analysis, deviation investigations, change controls, CAPAs, and root-cause analysis
Ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards
Partner closely with MSAT, QA, QC, Supply Chain, and Facilities teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific field and 8+ years of industry experience preferably in cell therapy manufacturing
Excellent aseptic techniques and experience with cell processing equipment
Ability to operate within a clean room environment for long durations
Prior experience mentoring or training team members
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
Strong understanding of cGMP quality principles
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Exceptional collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, or shift schedules as required
Benefits
100% coverage for medical, dental and vision for team members and dependents
Unlimited vacation
A 3-day weekend every month
Fully-paid parental leave for up to 6 months
Tuition reimbursement
401k employer contribution
Relocation assistance for roles if required
Company
Arcellx
Arcellx is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that provides patients with immune cell therapies.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$622MKey Investors
Kite Pharma
2023-11-15Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $100M
2022-06-15Post Ipo Equity· $112M
Leadership Team
Michelle Gilson
Chief Financial Officer
Brad Gliner
Vice President, Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs
Recent News
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