Research Associate - Process Development

BrainChild Bio • Seattle, WA

23h

About The Position

BrainChild Bio is seeking an enthusiastic, self-driven Research Associate to join its Process Core team within Process Development. The role is part of a team of associate scientists and engineers designing, executing, and analyzing experiments that support process development studies, material generation runs, automation efforts, and process characterization activities. The successful candidate will contribute to timely delivery of high-quality experimental data to advance programs and support regulatory filings, and should bring collaborative abilities, organization, prioritization, and creative problem-solving skills suited to a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or another related discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Proficiency with mammalian cell culture sterile technique.
• Proficiency with a laboratory electronic notebook and report writing.
• Flexibility with work schedule, including occasional weekend work.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the cell therapy industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments supporting cell therapy process development, including Design of Experiments (DOE) studies to efficiently optimize unit operations.
• Support planning before study execution, including batch record authoring and reagent and material preparation.
• Support troubleshooting during study execution and evaluate potential impacts.
• Document experiments thoroughly and in a timely manner using electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Perform statistical data analysis using JMP software.
• Author study reports detailing experimental work and summarizing results.
• Present experimental findings to cross-functional teams after study completion.

What This Job Offers

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