Research Associate - Process Development

Responsibilities

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• Cell Culture: Perform mammalian cell culture activities including aseptic technique, media and buffer preparation, culture initiation, propagation, expansion, and cryopreservation.
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• Cell-Based Process Development: Culture and process a variety of cell types, including iPSC, MSC, and primary human cells.
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• Bioreactor Operations: Support the operation, monitoring, and optimization of bioreactor systems and associated upstream processes.
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• Genetic Manipulation: Perform cell transfection, transduction, and other genetic modification techniques using relevant viral and non-viral systems.
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• Process Optimization: Execute experiments to evaluate and optimize culture conditions, process parameters, yields, and overall process performance.
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• Experimental Execution: Prepare and execute laboratory protocols, collect samples, analyze experimental results, and troubleshoot technical challenges.
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• Technology Transfer: Support process scale-up, engineering runs, and transfer of developed processes into GMP manufacturing.
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• Documentation: Maintain accurate and reliable records including electronic laboratory notebooks, batch records, databases, protocols, and other technical documentation.
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• Technical Writing: Draft and/or contribute to SOPs, protocols, batch records, technical reports, and process development documentation.
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• Laboratory Operations: Perform routine laboratory activities including equipment maintenance, inventory management, and maintaining laboratory readiness.
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• Safety & Compliance: Follow all environmental health and safety, infection control, quality, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

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• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
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• Experience: 1–2+ years of relevant laboratory, biotechnology, or process development experience. Equivalent advanced-degree academic research experience may also be considered.
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• Cell Culture: Strong understanding of mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques.
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• Technical Experience: Hands-on experience with cell culture, cell expansion, cryopreservation, transfection, transduction, or related process development techniques.
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• Viral Vectors: Willingness to work with viral vector systems, including lentiviral and AAV vectors, as well as biological samples.
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• Bioprocessing: Experience with bioreactors and/or other cell-based process development technologies is preferred.
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• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to interpret experimental data and contribute to process improvements.
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• Collaboration: Highly motivated team player who can also work independently in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
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• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail