PD/Manufacturing Internship

PD/Manufacturing Internship

Full Time

78684BR

Job Summary

This is a contract role that ends one year from hire date.

This compensated one-year program will be open to applicants with an associate or bachelor’s degree and will provide in-depth technical training within the Investigational Cellular Therapy (ICT). This group aims to take ideas from research partners and help steer those projects through research/preclinical stages and early phase clinical trials.  The program will include didactics and training exercises as part of a common core curriculum with a chosen focus area relevant to specific career interests. Interns will be fully integrated with their respective teams and will have the opportunity to participate in a process development project or quality improvement initiative. Trainees will also be encouraged to participate and present at conferences such as ASGCT, ISCT, or SITC. This internship is an ideal entry point for individuals interested in technical or scientific positions supporting cell and gene therapy development. Our team constsis of 6 internal groups :
o Process Development
o Manufacturing
o Quality Control
o Quality Assurance
o Operations/Facilities
o Regulatory Affairs

The goal of this internship is to provide exposure to cell and gene therapy and an introduction to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) within an academic space.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (https://tcs.ucop.edu/non-academic-titles)

Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The Department of Laboratory Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco is a leader in cellular therapy research, training, and patient care. Faculty in the department are involved with a wide variety of standard of care and experimental cellular therapy applications including hematopoietic stem cell transplant, regulatory T cell therapy for autoimmune disease and solid organ transplant, anti-cancer T cell therapies, and mesenchymal stromal cell therapy. You will be situated within the larger cellular therapy community at UCSF, which is undergoing a period of rapid expansion.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline (biology, bioengineering, or related field).
• Minimum 1+ years of related experience
• Strong understanding of cell biology and basic laboratory techniques.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge necessary to begin independent application of principles, practices and procedures in the completion of assignments of moderate complexity
• Organizational abilities and decision-making to prioritize work assignments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner, to assist in identifying any challenges or barriers.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to the development of innovative cell-based therapies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cell culture techniques and aseptic processing.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis software.
• Previous internship or research experience in a related field.
• Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) guidelines.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

007119 RSCH AND DEV ENGR 2

Job Category

Engineering, Professional (Non-Clinical), Radiology

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Location

Mission Bay (SF), Mission Center Building (SF), Parnassus Heights (SF)

Additional Shift Details

M-F, 9-5 with some evenings, weekends, and holidays