Senior Scientist - Process Development

Responsibilities

• Lead team of associate scientists/engineers to support process core activities and provide scientific mentorship
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments that examine cell processing methods and their impact on T-cell biology
• Collaborate with MSAT, Analytical, and other partners to manage material generation requests
• Drive automation and/or optimization efforts to increase efficiency and productivity
• Author, review, and/or approve development reports, regulatory filings, and other controlled documents
• Participates on, and may lead cross-functional teams or projects.
• Clearly communicates ideas and results to stakeholders via written and verbal formats

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Immunology or equivalent with 4+ years of technical experience or B.S./M.S. with 8+ years of experience in cell therapy process development
• Expertise in statistical experimental design (DOE) with proficiency in JMP
• Experience authoring and reviewing regulatory filings and supporting documentation
• Ability to lead and participate in cross-functional teams, meet deadlines, and prioritize work
• Working knowledge of immunology, cell biology, and analytical techniques including flow cytometry and cell-based assays.
• Strong technical writing and oral presentation skills
• Flexibility with work schedule (i.e., occasional weekend work)