Senior Associate, Cell Therapy Manufacturing

Role: Manufacturing Technician responsible for executing cell therapy production processes in compliance with cGMP standards for Vericel's regenerative medicine products. Responsibilities include performing aseptic cell culture manipulations within clean rooms, documenting operations accurately, maintaining inspection-ready environments, and ensuring equipment meets specifications. The role also involves training and cross-training in core competencies, supporting deviation investigations, and collaborating with production planning and customer care teams. Qualifications: Bachelor's in Life Sciences or related field with 3+ years in biotech/cGMP environments, or equivalent experience; strong communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office. Preferred: biotech certification, tissue culture processing experience, and familiarity with FDA/ISO audits. High-Value: Focus on cell therapy manufacturing (MACI, Epicel), cGMP compliance, aseptic techniques, and cross-functional collaboration. Work setup: Onsite in Burlington, MA, transitioning to a shift schedule with some transition time at Cambridge. Travel and remote work are not specified.