Research Associate III

Lonza • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will support the development of innovative cell therapy processes by conducting experiments, analyzing results, and contributing to process development activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 2–4 years of experience in bioprocessing or cell therapy development
• Strong hands-on experience with cell therapy manufacturing and process development, including pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), hematopoietic stem cells (HSC), immune cells, and other primary cell types.
• Demonstrated expertise in closed aseptic processing, including sterile welding, sealing, tubing assemblies, sampling, and contamination control practices.
• Proficiency in sterile cell culture techniques and routine manipulation of mammalian cell cultures within controlled environments.
• Experience with GMP documentation, technical writing, strong verbal and written communication skills, and statistical data analysis
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong agility

Nice To Haves

• Bioreactor experience is a plus
• Experience operating single-use bioprocessing equipment and unit operations such as perfusion, continuous centrifugation, automated magnetic cell separation, buffer exchange, and volume reduction.
• Experience designing experiments, performing statistical data analysis, and interpreting process performance data.
• Strong technical documentation, data reporting, and presentation skills within regulated development or manufacturing environments.
• Experience working within cGMP environments and collaborating across Manufacturing, Quality, Analytical, and Project Management functions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments
• Analyze results
• Contribute to process development activities
• Operate single-use bioprocessing equipment and unit operations such as perfusion, continuous centrifugation, automated magnetic cell separation, buffer exchange, and volume reduction.
• Perform sterile cell culture techniques and routine manipulation of mammalian cell cultures within controlled environments.
• Design experiments, perform statistical data analysis, and interpret process performance data.
• Create strong technical documentation, data reporting, and presentation skills within regulated development or manufacturing environments.
• Work within cGMP environments and collaborate across Manufacturing, Quality, Analytical, and Project Management functions.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
• An agile career with opportunities for professional growth
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
• Competitive compensation that rewards performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday programs
• Access to learning and development resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level