Scientist/Process Development & Manufacturing

ABOUT US

Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. is a fast growing, clinical stage, antibody-centric, biopharmaceutical company developing new therapies to turn malignant cancers into manageable and possibly curable diseases. Sorrento's multimodal multipronged approach to fighting cancer is made possible by its' extensive immuno-oncology platforms, including key assets such as fully human antibodies ("G-MAB™ library"), clinical stage immuno-cellular therapies ("CAR-T"), intracellular targeting antibodies ("iTAbs"), antibody-drug conjugates ("ADC"), and clinical stage oncolytic virus ("Sephrevir®").

We attract smart people who play well with others. We're small enough for your ideas to make a big impact, and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career.

If you’re a quick learner, enjoy working in the biotech industry, and share our mission of providing ground-breaking impact to medicine, each other, and our patients, Sorrento Therapeutics is the place for you!

Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. is a federal government contractor and, in compliance with its obligations under current federal regulations, Sorrento requires all employees, including newly hired employees, to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19 , unless the employee is legally entitled to an accommodation.  For further information, please refer to the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force’s September 24, 2021 Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors, available at: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Sorrento Therapeutics (“Sorrento”) is seeking an experienced Scientist/Process Development and Manufacturing Associate II who will be responsible for process development, process qualification and validation, as well as manufacturing tasks including mammalian cell culture, cell banking, media preparation for production of clinical and commercial products. The individual must have good understanding of primary cell immunology and cancer biology. Qualified applicants will be considered for the appropriate position based on experience.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Independently design, plan, initiate and conduct human mesenchymal stem cell and human T cell studies focused on process development, process qualification and validation for manufacturing at pilot and GMP scale.
• Author reports, SOPs, Forms, batch records and other materials to facilitate tech transfer, manufacturing, and regulatory submissions as well as maintain detailed documentation records.
• Manage timelines and deliverables.
• Effectively communicate plans and results in both oral and written forms with people from cross-functional team.
• May lead training for junior members.
• Follow SOPs, SPRs and BPRs to process cGMP manufacturing when required.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master or Ph.D. in Life Sciences
• Hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture. Experience in primary cell or mesenchymal stem cell is a plus.
• 2-5 years of related field experience. Experience in aseptic technique is highly preferred. CRISPR experience or bioreactor experience is a plus. Previous experiences in process development, process qualification and validation are desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to design, plan, and execute studies independently
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions in a cGMP environment with little to no supervision.
• Ability to work as a team player as well as work independently.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-changing environment
• Fast learning, initiative, and enterprise skills
• Strong problem solving and project management skills
• Strong organizational and record keeping skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills

YOUR REWARD:

• Support scientists who are on the leading edge of gene & cell therapy. 
• Earn a competitive salary that allows you to focus your attention on your passion.
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, matching 401k, company paid holidays, and Flexible PTO, plus stock options.

If this sounds like the right career to fit your personality and interests, please apply, we’re looking forward to meeting you!