
Research Scientist – CAR-T Therapy Process Development
美国 - 加利福尼亚州 - 福斯特市研究正式员工职位描述
Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. Every single day, we seek to establish an inclusive line between that purpose and our day-to-day work.
The preclinical process development team is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to join the group. The Research Scientist will play a key role in the development of CAR T cell manufacturing process focusing on CAR T cell product fitness and metabolism. The role will lead from bench and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support multiple cell therapy programs and advance pipeline candidates.
Responsibilities
- CAR T cell therapy process development and optimization
- T cell characterization focusing on CAR T cell product fitness and metabolism
- Explore T cell metabolic modulation during T cell manufacturing to improve T cell fitness
- Work in close collaboration with cross-functional teams supporting pipeline projects
- Mentor junior scientist in informal setting
- Communicate plans and scientific results in both oral and written forms
- Coordination of tasks across multiple projects, demonstrating prioritization and planning, managing timelines and deliverables
- Keep electronic notebook and batch record.
Basic Qualifications
- Doctorate OR
- Master’s and 6+ years of scientific experience OR
- Bachelor’s and 8+ years of scientific experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering/Biomedical Engineering/Immunology/Cancer Biology
- Research experience with a successful publication track record
- Experience with development of unit operations applicable in the manufacturing of genetically engineered T cell based therapy
- Advanced cell culture techniques with preference for human T cell or other immune cell types
- Proficient in utilizing analytical methods characterizing and understanding cell therapy product
- Critical thinking, problem solving, and trouble shooting skills
- Proven track record to be self-motivated, creative, and work both independently and within a highly dynamic team
- Comfortable in a fast-paced company and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
- Strong organizational skills and record keeping
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in a collaborative work environment
- In-depth understanding of immune metabolism
- Knowledge of state-of-art cell therapy bioprocess technologies
- Proficiency in operating closed systems in cell therapy manufacturing
Does this sound like you? If so, apply today!
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