Cell Manufacturing Associate Level I and II - Cell Culture

Thank you for your interest. Please note, the purpose of this posting is to recruit for on-going and future positions.

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 (Level 1 or Level 2 depending on education and experience) 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 limited supervision, following established SOPs in cGMP facility.

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

· Assist in developing and adapting 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.

Qualifications:

CMA Level I:

· Bachelor's degree in biological science or related field, with at least 1 year of post-degree research experience or Master's degree in biological science or related field.

· 6 months or more of hands-on mammalian cell culture experience.

· 6 months or more of cGMP experience.

· Master's degree in biological science or related field.

· Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

CMA Level II:

· Bachelor's degree in biological science or related field, with at least 2 years of post-degree research experience or Master's degree in biological science or related field, with at least 1 year of post-degree research experience.

· 6 months or more of hands-on mammalian cell culture experience.

· 6 months or more of cGMP experience.

· Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

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