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Arcellx · 9 hours ago

QC Associate

Redwood City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$80K/yr - $105K/yr

2+ years exp

Arcellx is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on innovative immunotherapies for cancer and other incurable diseases. The QC Associate will be responsible for GMP-compliant testing of cell therapy products, performing cell culture, and supporting quality control investigations and data tracking.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Execute GMP-compliant testing of cell therapy products and in-process samples, with a focus on molecular assays (ddPCR, qPCR), flow cytometry, and functional assays for CAR-T cells

Perform cell culture and expansion of engineered T cells, maintaining aseptic technique and quality standards

Contribute to drafting and updating SOPs, forms, and logbooks governing lab operations, equipment maintenance, and assay procedures

Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of lab equipment and instruments in collaboration with internal resources and external partners

Manage inventory of cell culture reagents, molecular assay supplies, and lab materials

Support GMP investigations, including out-of-specification results, assay deviations, invalid assays, change controls, and CAPAs, with a focus on molecular and functional testing

Assist in tracking, trending, and reporting QC data for molecular assays, cell culture, and CAR-T functional studies

Qualification

Molecular assaysFlow cytometryCell cultureGMP-compliant practicesQC data trackingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

BS or MS in Biological Sciences, Immunology, or a related field

2+ years in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including cell therapy/CAR-T experience

Hands-on experience with molecular assays and flow cytometry

Experience in cell culture and performing CAR-T functional assays

Familiarity with GMP-compliant lab practices and QC data tracking

Excellent written and oral communication skills

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

And more

Company

Arcellx

Arcellx is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that provides patients with immune cell therapies.

Founded in 2015

Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.arcellx.com

H1B Sponsorship

Arcellx has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (12)

2024 (4)

2022 (2)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$622M

Key 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

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