Cell Therapy Specialist I

Job Description

Frederick, MD

Contract Duration: 6-18 months

Rate: Negotiable

Responsibilities:

Excellent employment opportunity for a Cell Therapy Specialist I in the Frederick, MD area.

Perform all tasks associated with the manufacture of clinical and commercial product following batch records and SOPs

Work as part of a team to execute GMP runs in close collaboration with Process Development and Quality Assist in the development of standard operating procedures, batch records, deviations and change controls

Successfully troubleshoot processing and equipment issues

Other duties as assigned.

Experience:

Associates Degrees or High School Diploma with industry experience, Bachelor's Degree and/or advanced Degree or 3 or more years of cGMP experience in a Manufacturing Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology environment.

Cell culture processing experience

Previous experience with cell therapy products is a plus

Demonstrated knowledge of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing of Biotechnology products, aseptic processing, cell culture products

Strict adherence to SOPs and cGMP regulations, the ability to accurately complete documentation associated with clinical manufacturing

Excellent aseptic/sterile techniques and prior experience with cell culture, cell culture equipment.

Experience with handling and propagation of human primary cells, including T cells

Excellent skill in Microsoft word, Excel and data analysis

Ability to think critically, and demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment

Comfortable in a fast-paced company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities

Ability to work off-shift and extra hours as required