Research Associate, Process Sciences

Position: Research Associate, Process Sciences

Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Manager: Senior Scientist, Process Sciences

Status: Exempt

Neurona Therapeutics is an early stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco focused on the development of neuronal cell-based therapies for neurological diseases. We are seeking a Research Associate to assist in developing GMP-compliant, manufacturing-scale, cell-culture processes for the production of therapeutic neuronal cell types. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual who has a passion for science and developing novel therapeutics to address previously intractable human disease. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small team, work on transformative science, and take part in building an exciting, science-driven company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute small-scale process development experiments and develop viable cGMP manufacturing processes for cell culture and cryopreservation processes.
• Contribute towards the development, optimization and scale-up of primary human interneuron production and characterization.
• Technology transfer activities between development and manufacturing sites.
• Writing standard operating procedures.
• Assist with maintaining laboratories (equipment maintenance, calibration, cleaning and related documentation).
• Present data at departmental meetings.
• Must possess the ability to work independently or as a team.
• Maintain notebooks and electronic files associated with each experiment and contributes to the preparation of final experimental reports.
• Manage product and material inventories as needed throughout studies.
• Some travel to CMO sites may be required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in bioengineering, chemical engineering, biology, biochemistry or other life sciences discipline.
• Experience in aseptic handling of cell culture with preference for stem cell culture maintenance and differentiation.
• Availability to work a limited number of hours on occasional weekends.
• Excellent writing, verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to take initiative to improve work processes, develop innovative scientific methodologies and approaches to enhance process productivity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in bioengineering, chemical engineering, biology, biochemistry or other life sciences discipline.
• 2-5 years of industrial research or process development experience.
• Experience with culture of pluripotent stem cells.
• Experience scaling up mammalian cell culture processes in biologics or cell therapy setting.
• Hands on experience with bioreactor setup, operation, inline process monitoring, troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of molecular and cellular biology techniques such as PCR, immunocytochemistry.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices and current Good Manufacturing Practices is a plus.

For immediate consideration, please apply online via our website: http://www.neuronatherapeutics.com/careers/

Neurona is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.