Clinical Cell Processing Associate

Seattle Children's•Seattle, WA

6d•$88,786 - $133,180•Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting position supporting the development of a new cell processing laboratory. This intermediate position requires significant understanding and some independent application and adaptation of existing and new scientific methods and knowledge in accordance with GTP, GLP, GMP, and/or FACT standards. Responsible for independently performing standardized cell processing and/or cell manufacturing procedures and techniques in a highly regulated environment for clinical cell therapy applications that are moderately complex and/or with oversight. Involves the handling, processing, cryopreservation, and Quality Control (QC) of therapeutic cellular products. Perform analytical testing such as, but not limited to, Flow Cytometry and cell counting. Substantial contributor to the planning, design, execution, and interpretation of process optimization experiments (process development and/or assay development); makes detailed observations, records data, and assesses the processes and results for reliability/efficacy/compliance. Drives the preparation of reports, regulatory submissions, and the drafting of standard operating procedures for novel techniques. May participate in the guidance/mentoring of junior staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or scientific discipline.
Minimum to two (2) year’s professional experience in clinical cell therapy laboratory and/or related area/laboratory setting.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in applicable field/research specialty
Significant experience conducting processing of cell therapy products, flow cytometry in the cell therapy setting or other relevant laboratory procedures in area of specialization.
Prior experience in the development and writing of Standard Operating Procedures and/or equivalent laboratory documentation.

Responsibilities

Independently performing standardized cell processing and/or cell manufacturing procedures and techniques in a highly regulated environment for clinical cell therapy applications that are moderately complex and/or with oversight.
Handling, processing, cryopreservation, and Quality Control (QC) of therapeutic cellular products.
Perform analytical testing such as, but not limited to, Flow Cytometry and cell counting.
Substantial contributor to the planning, design, execution, and interpretation of process optimization experiments (process development and/or assay development).
Makes detailed observations, records data, and assesses the processes and results for reliability/efficacy/compliance.
Drives the preparation of reports, regulatory submissions, and the drafting of standard operating procedures for novel techniques.
May participate in the guidance/mentoring of junior staff.