Cellino is building a precision platform that personalizes human cells for all. Stem cell-derived regenerative medicines are poised to cure some of the toughest diseases within this decade, including Parkinson’s, diabetes, and heart disease. Patient-specific cells provide the safest, most effective cures for these indications. Currently, large scale production of stem cell therapies is challenging due to extensive manual handling, high variability, and expensive manufacturing costs. Cellino’s vision is to enable healthier lives worldwide with personalized human cells.
The Role
Cellino is seeking a Bioprocess Operations Associate / Senior Associate to join our Bioprocess & Technical Operations Team who will play a significant role in the production of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to support development of our novel biomanufacturing platform. This is a lab-based role that involves routine performance of both manual and automated methods for cell culture and assays. The ideal candidate will have proficient technical expertise in iPSC generation/maintenance and basic molecular biology assays; familiarity with cGMP manufacturing operations; fluency with automated cell processing systems; and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
Responsibilities
Generation and maintenance of human iPSC cultures using established and development methods (both manual and automated)
Directed differentiation of human iPSC cultures using established methods
Execution of experiments to support bioprocess definition
Preparation of cell samples for in/out-sourced analyses, including extraction, isolation, and/or purification of nucleic acids
Performance of assays using qPCR and flow cytometry based methods
Thorough documentation of all tasks in electronic laboratory notebook
Results compilation, interpretation, and presentation
Clear and effective communication with team
To maintain iPSC cultures, occasional pre-scheduled off-hours and weekend lab work will be expected
Requirements
BS Degree in biological sciences with 1 -3 years of relevant industry experience
Demonstrated high level of competency in human iPSC or stem cell culture
Experience with the analytical techniques outlined above
Demonstrated technical proficiency with high attention to detail
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work well independently and as part of a cohesive team
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
Preferred Skills and Background
Familiarity with cGMP manufacturing operations, including production controls and documentation practices
Fluency with automated cell processing systems
It is the policy of Cellino Biotech, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, pregnancy, marital status, age, sexual orientation, and military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Biotechnology Research
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