Cell Therapy Quality Control Scientist
- Employer
- Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
- Location
- Bethesda, MD, USA
- Start date
- Mar 16, 2019
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- Discipline
- Quality, Science/R&D, Biotechnology, Biotherapeutics
- Required Education
- Doctorate/PHD/MD
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- BioCapital
Job Details
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Cell Therapy Quality Control Scientist will pursue the development and validation of quality control testing in early phase immunotherapy clinical trials, to include safety, identity, potency.
- This position is in Bethesda,
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Possession of a Doctoral degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in a field related to biomedical research/scientific discipline Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
- In addition to education requirement, a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible job-related experience. This includes working in a laboratory developing lentiviral and/or retroviral vectors for gene therapy and hands on experience with development/manufacturing of cellular therapies for human use
- Experience in cellular therapy manufacture or vector production
- Must be detail-oriented and possess strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks/projects of highly complex scope
- Ability to perform job requirements independently and in team environments and must have ability to interface with all levels of management making decisions regarding complex issues
- Ability to develop and maintain manufacturing operations under cGMP compliance
- Possess knowledge of production-related principles of biopharmaceutical development and production processes
- Working knowledge of cGMPs as they relate to biopharmaceutical manufacturing
- Capable of ensuring quality control and fiscal planning
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office® inclusive of Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
- Principles of timelines within Microsoft® Project
- Familiarity with interactive databases quality assurance, quality systems, auditing, metrics analysis, cancer
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
Company
A rewarding career with global impact
Whether you’re an expert in your field or just starting out, we have a career opportunity for you. We’re always looking for people to join us in fulfilling the mission of the Frederick National Laboratory: discovery, innovation, and success in the biomedical sciences.
Our team of 2,400+ scientists, technicians, administrators, and support staff work at the forefront of basic, translational, and preclinical science, with a focus on cancer, AIDS, and other infectious diseases.
We collaborate with colleagues across the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and others throughout the National Institutes of Health. We also engage with extramural investigators in academia, government and industry.
Your path to joining our team begins with the desire to work for the only national laboratory dedicated to biomedical research. Our employees share a common desire to help make a difference in cancer research and public health concerns. As you search for a career that fits your education, skills, and abilities, explore the core values that guide us and emphasize work-life balance.
Discover why joining the Frederick National Laboratory team could be the most important career step you take
- Website
- https://frederick.cancer.gov/
- Phone
- 301-846-1000
- Location
-
8560 Progress Drive
Frederick
MD
21701
US
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