Manufacturing Associate 2 – Cell Therapy

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Adicet Bio, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company discovering and developing allogeneic gamma delta T cell therapies for autoimmune diseases and cancer. Adicet is advancing a pipeline of “off-the-shelf” gamma delta T cells, engineered with chimeric antigen receptors (CARs), to facilitate durable activity in patients. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.adicetbio.com.

MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATE II – CELL THERAPY

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in cell process development and/or manufacturing. The Manufacturing Associate II will report to the Director of Manufacturing and play a key role in supporting daily GMP manufacturing operations for allogeneic CAR T cell therapies.

In This Role, You Will

• Execute manufacturing processes in compliance with GMP, GDP, and safety requirements.
• Assist with troubleshooting complex and non-routine equipment issues.
• Initiate and support deviation investigations and contribute to CAPAs.
• Author and revise SOPs to drive operational excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure readiness for manufacturing runs, including materials, equipment, and documentation.

You will apply expertise across a variety of production activities, including cell processing, reagent preparation, aseptic techniques, equipment operation and monitoring, cell counting, product sampling, and routine facility/equipment sanitization. You should be comfortable working both independently on routine tasks and collaboratively on more complex operations, escalating issues as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in execution of cellular drug product and viral vector manufacturing in a GMP cleanroom environment per SOPs and batch records.
• Operate and troubleshoot bioprocess equipment such as Sepax, LOVO, CliniMACS, functionally closed system bioreactors, TFF systems, and controlled-rate freezers.
• Partner with Quality Assurance, Facilities, and supervisors to ensure run readiness (materials, equipment, documentation, and training).
• Collaborate with MS&T to refine manufacturing batch records and with Supply Chain to manage bill-of-materials and ordering.
• Perform environmental and personnel monitoring as needed.
• Participate in Quality Management System activities, including deviations, CAPAs, and document control.
• Maintain compliance with all safety protocols and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, engineering, or related discipline, plus 1–2 years of experience in clinical processing and/or cell culture operations (preferably in a GMP environment); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• GMP cleanroom experience in cell therapy manufacturing, including gown qualification, aseptic technique, materials kitting, and aseptic material transfer.
• Strong background in cell therapy or CAR T manufacturing preferred.
• Familiarity with GMP, GDP, and FDA regulatory guidelines.
• Process-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail and analytical skills for risk identification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across teams and levels.
• Self-motivated, adaptable to shifting priorities, and comfortable in a fast-paced, small-company environment.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Hourly Pay

$41.35—$57.21 USD

Adicet fosters a collaborative, high-performing environment by prioritizing in-person engagement. To enhance teamwork and communication, employees are required to be onsite at least three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday mandatory), with some roles requiring full-time onsite presence.

At Adicet, our people are our greatest focus. We believe that attracting and retaining the best and brightest is the key to achieving our mission to deliver best-in-class gamma delta T cell therapies for patients fighting autoimmune diseases and cancer.

We offer a competitive compensation package including base salary, annual cash bonus, long-term incentives (equity), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and a 401(k) with ROTH and a 4.5% Company match.

To ensure the wellness of our employees and their loved ones, we offer comprehensive health plans (medical, dental, vision, etc.), Flexible Health and Commuter Spending Accounts (FSA) and a company matched Health Savings Account (HSA). We also offer a life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, and legal, pet, and various other voluntary insurance programs.

We also believe our greatest ideas come when we are refreshed and focused, and we offer generous paid time-off including 13 company holidays, paid end-of-year winter break, vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave.

Adicet is located in a state-of-the-art facility and works to create an incredible office experience with an onsite gym and various other fitness options, onsite parking with electric vehicle charging stations and free shuttle (Caltrain), company-subsidized lunches (delivered onsite daily) and fully stocked breakrooms.

Adicet is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.