Research Associate, Cell Therapy Process Development, Technology Evaluation

Resilience is seeking a talented Research Associate for the Technology Evaluation team in the Cell Therapy Cyto Innovation group. The successful candidate will serve as a key team member advancing the cell therapy biomanufacturing platform within Resilience. The Research Associate will assist with new technology evaluation to implement best-in-class technologies for cell therapy applications across the Resilience biomanufacturing network. The technology evaluation team will work in close collaboration with colleagues in platform R&D, process and analytical development, and other cross-functional teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform cell culture process development work, including development of Resilience’s cell culture expansion strategies to support bioreactors, 2D and 3D cultures, and other cell culture initiatives.

• Cell culture process development activities will include:

  • Passaging cells, or expanding primary cells

  • Creating and testing cell banks (e.g., iPSCs)

  • Operating mammalian cell culture bioreactors

  • Media and buffer preparation, maintaining a clean and well-organized laboratory space, and other essential tasks to support cell culture work

  • Analytical assays to support operations (cell counts, metabolite and titer analysis, spent media analysis, etc.)

  • Documenting experimental procedures and performing data analysis

  • Other process development-related tasks to support lab operations

• Maintain and foster a safe and compliant working environment

• Assist with organizing and streamlining work activities

• Ensure adequate and appropriate inventory of materials and supplies

• Ensure equipment is appropriately maintained and calibrated

• Support design, procurement and testing of process development equipment

• Ensure documentation and data management practices are followed

• Support collaborations with technology developers and suppliers

• Overall, support the Cyto Innovation team to achieve its objectives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a biological science 0-3+ years relevant experience in cell therapy process development and/or immunology

• Understanding of key laboratory skills including: cell culture methods, aseptic technique, bio/chemical analytical methods, operation of mechanical and computerized equipment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Other Ideal Personal Characteristics

• Hungry, humble, and a learning machine with an open, inquisitive mind regarding the future of medicine and biomanufacturing

• Embodies the Resilience phenotypes of grit, rigor, service, EQ+IQ, builder mentality, velocity, and ownership

• Collaborative style, with an ability to build consensus among both internal and external stakeholders