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Fred Hutch · 2 days ago

Process Development Scientist

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$99K/yr - $157K/yr

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Strategize approach, develop methods, plan and execute experiments to design/develop operational processes, from conceptualization to experiment execution and analysis.

Provide technical expertise for the PD department in the design and analysis of experiments and in presenting resultant data to groups outside of the department in a succinct, well-organized and coherent manner.

Partner with investigators in the development of processes that will meet their clinical requirements and address constraints associated with larger-scale manufacturing.

Coordinate with project management and project sponsors to define the scope of development projects, including cost estimates and timelines.

Work closely and collaborate frequently with all TPP groups; Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Management, Quality Assurance and Quality Control.

Use strong communication and teamwork skills to build relationships with all stakeholders.

Support a culture of continuous improvement and a learning environment.

Mentoring junior PD Associates or lab tech and helping them in their planning and activities.

Understand and keep current on key areas of science and technology, anticipate changes and new directions in the field.

Consistently exemplify Fred Hutch’s commitment to workplace respect, diversity, inclusion, and research and data integrity.

Provide input to the department annual operating budgets.

Evening and/or weekend work may be required from time to time.

Qualification

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Gene therapyAnalytical methodsDesign of experimentsProcess scale-upGMP manufacturingTechnical writingData analysisProblem-solvingCommunicationAttention to detailProcess ImprovementsMentoringDiversityEquityInclusionAntiracism

Required

Applicants must possess a BS degree in Immunology or a related field, and have a minimum of 4 years of proven experience.

Hands-on experience in cell and gene therapy based processes including but not limited to CAR T, TCR T and NK cells.

Hands-on experience in utilizing analytical methods to characterize processes including cell based assays, flow cytometry and proteomic/genomic methods.

Able to independently design/execute/troubleshoot experiments with design of experiments(DOE) fundamentals and analyze/present data.

Experience in designing and developing process for scale-up and technical process transfer into a GMP manufacturing environment.

Strong ability to evaluate technical data and write technical documents.

Strong ability in presenting information and data to technical and non-technical audiences.

Excellent communication skills and careful attention to detail are also required.

Preferred

MS or PhD degree in Immunology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Management of direct reports and mentoring staff members.

Publication of novel process improvements, meeting abstracts and/or talks, as appropriate.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.