Sr. Engineering Associate/Associate Engineer, Process & Research Development

Role Summary

Sr. Engineering Associate/Associate Engineer, Process & Research Development

Responsibilities

• Execute high-quality cell culture and differentiation experiments, ensuring accuracy, reproducibility, and adherence to established protocols.
• Perform and analyze flow cytometry assays, interpreting and presenting data to guide ongoing research and development efforts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, process engineers, and analytical teams to meet project milestones and optimize workflows.
• Contribute to process development activities, including process characterization, optimization, and scale-up to support manufacturing readiness and technology transfer.
• Maintain detailed and organized electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs), documenting procedures, observations, and experimental outcomes in compliance with internal quality standards.
• Stay current with emerging literature and technologies in stem cell biology, immunology, and cell therapy to inform experimental design and innovation.
• Contribute to process development initiatives, helping translate bench-scale findings into scalable, robust processes for manufacturing.

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in cell biology, biochemistry, biochemical engineering, or related field, ideally with 0-4 years of relevant industry experience
• Functional experience in mammalian cell culture process development, including molecular biology, aseptic techniques, and cryo-preservation

Requirements

• Experience with mammalian cell culture and media optimization
• Understanding of cell biology/physiology and/or engineering fundamentals. Experience with induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) is desirable
• Understanding of bioprocess characterization and validation concepts, cGMP, and GLP
• Dynamic and culturally astute team-player, scientifically rigorous with excellent communication skills