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Cell Therapy Specialist I-III
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Seattle, Washington, United States
Job Description
The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration
among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred
Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children’s. Over the past 25 years,
these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient
care services, research and education.
The Cellular Therapy Lab (CTL) at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) is on the cutting edge of new
technologies for cancer therapy, including cell-based immunotherapy. We are committed to advancing
treatment options for our patients through the translation of innovative research into clinical practice. We
collaborate with our Alliance partners (University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
and Seattle Children’s Hospital) as well as industry (biotechnology) and non-industry external entities.
CTL is responsible for all minimally manipulated therapeutic cell processing occurring at the SCCA for
standard therapies, clinical trials and commercial cell therapeutics. Procedures range from cryopreservation
to flow cytometric enumeration of cell proportions to more complex procedures such as cell selections,
including enrichment and depletion. The laboratory is regulated by the FDA cGTP/cGMP standards,
maintains College of American Pathologists (CAP) certification, and is accredited by the Joint Commission
and FACT.
This posting is for a Cell Therapy Specialist I/II/III depending on applicable qualifications. Candidates with
no previous cellular therapy experience will have hands-on training in the lab. Employees must adhere to all
SCCA policies and processes, including the SCCA Code of Conduct and all HIPAA privacy requirements.
VIEW FULL JOB POSTINGSenior Manager, Cellular Therapeutics
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Seattle, Washington, United States
Job Description
The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration
among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred
Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children’s. Over the past 25 years,
these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient
care services, research and education.
Cellular Therapeutics (CTP) is comprised of four functional groups with responsibility for the production of
clinical cellular products for patient treatment: Apheresis Unit at SCCA, Cellular Therapy Laboratory (CTL),
Quality Assurance (QA), and Cellular Therapy Services (CTS).
The Senior Manager, Cellular Therapeutics role is an integral part of the CTP leadership team. This position
is expected to bridge departmental operations, scientific direction and administration, provide continuous
connection between individual services within CTP, working in a collaborative relationship with SCCA
leadership toward a shared mission and vision.
The CTL is responsible for all minimally manipulated therapeutic cell processing occurring at the SCCA
for both standard therapies and clinical trials including immunotherapies. Procedures range from
cryopreservation and flow cytometric enumeration of cell proportions to more complex procedures such
as cell selection, enrichment, and depletion for manufacture of immunotherapies. In addition, CTL stores
and prepares for infusion a variety of externally manufactured cell-based therapeutics, including FDA
Approved CAR T cells. The CTL is regulated by the FDA cGTP/cGMP standards, maintain College of American
Pathologists (CAP) certification, and is accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy
(FACT).
The nature of this work is challenging, and the position requires individual initiative and decision-making
capabilities to carry out the required tasks. The work requires mature judgment for the development of
appropriate technical, scientific and business initiatives and in recognizing circumstances requiring special
attention. Flexibility in scheduling is required. Interaction with other departments and laboratories in the
SCCA, Fred Hutch Clinical Research Division, UW Medical Center and external organizations/institutions is
inherent to the position. The position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.
VIEW FULL JOB POSTINGGene Therapy Apheresis Expert
bluebird bio
Italy
Job Description
At bluebird, only two things matter - patients and our people. When you join the nest, you’re not just
landing a new gig, you become a part of a flock that’s soaring to new heights. We’re 1100+ doers, thinkers
and collaborators across the globe with a strong sense of our values and our purpose. Our innovation and
sustainability are rooted in the diversity of our teams and results are achieved through cooperation and the
incorporation of multiple points of view. This is personal and we approach every challenge with radical care.
The time is now to rise up and recode the science, the systems, and the status quo.
Join bluebird bio’s enthusiastic and collaborative team by contributing to the overall success of our novel
gene therapy approach. The focus of this position is to support Apheresis Operations group within bluebird
bio to enable the growing network of Clinical and Commercial Apheresis Collection Centers and Cell Therapy
Labs. We are looking for an innovative professional with the breadth of experience and drive to implement
our vision for this function and work collaboratively across bbb.
This role will provide both clinical and commercial sites pre-boarding and onboarding training, scheduled
apheresis collections, and site monitoring support. As a headquarters-based team member, you will be a
part of several projects, cross-functionally collaborating with CMC, Non-clinical, Clinical, Manufacturing, QA,
Supply-Chain, Commercial, and administrative areas. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain
experience and learn broad aspects of gene therapy regulations.
VIEW FULL JOB POSTINGSr. Quality Manager or Associate Director
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Job Description
Discover Why We Are in the Top 1%
Looking to take your career to the next level? Join us at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center for
a career-defining opportunity to be part of the highest rated hospital in central Ohio, continuously rating in
the top 1% nationwide (U.S. News & World Report). At OSUWMC, we are dedicated to creating the future of
medicine to improve people’s lives.
As central Ohio’s only Academic Medical Center, we apply innovation in research and education directly
to patient care. Our personalized approach to health care is nationally recognized and empathy and
compassion is the heart of what we do. We are currently undergoing expansion of our facilities and staff
to support a rapidly growing cell therapy program under new clinical leadership. We invite you to join our
patient-focused team and help us continue this growth as a Senior Quality Manager or Associate Director
(faculty position).
Sr. Quality Manager, R6204
Position Description:
The OSUCCC-James Cell Therapy Laboratory (CTL) receives, processes manufactures, stores, distributes and
tests cellular therapy products for both routine use and as investigational drugs. Under the joint direction
of OSUCCC-James CTL and Quality and Patient Safety leadership, the CTL Senior Quality Manager utilizes
sound Quality Management principles and tools to provide optimal quality of patient care and research
services, achieve the highest level of patient safety and outcomes, and support our vision of creating
a cancer free world, one person, one discovery at a time. The CTL Senior Quality Manager establishes,
manages and performs various quality assurance, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance activities
of the CTL. Strong analytical skills, written and verbal communication, meeting facilitation aptitude and the
ability to work independently and supervise the work of others are required.
VIEW FULL JOB POSTINGSenior Advisor - Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant
Cell Processing Facility Director
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Seattle, Washington, United States
Job Description
The Blood and Marrow Transplant Cell Processing Facility Director reports directly to the Blood and Marrow
Transplant Program Medical Director, and will be responsible for the overall operational management of
Good Manufacturing Practices(GMP) for the Cell Therapy Manufacturing Facility, including supervising
Managers and Manufacturing Operators, specific to Cell Processing (e.g., cell-based therapies,). Cell
Processing capability will accommodate allogeneic, autologous, Chimeric-Antigen-T cells, and all cellular
product manufacturing. The Director will oversee all day-to-day GMP operations, including project and
timeline management, department budget and expenses, personnel, and ensure compliance within
the Laboratory with FDA and CLIA Regulations. They will be responsible for ensuring the Cell Therapy
Manufacturing delivers all services in a timely, compliant manner.
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
•Must have training relevant to cell therapy, stem cells, CAR-T cells, cellculture, flow cytometry and
cryogenics
•Sepax training for plasma, RBC, and volume reduction required
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
•Leadership skills, teamwork approaches, good communication and interpersonal skills, dependable, mature
and a professional attitude, can lead in the gray by being flexible and adaptable, motivated, creative, and
inclusive, enjoys mentoring and coaching others.
VIEW FULL JOB POSTINGPost Doctoral Researcher: Mason Lab
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Description
The Mason lab at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a full time
post-doctoral researcher for an NIH/NCI sponsored project focused on developing allogeneic CAR T cell
therapies for the treatment of cancer. The overarching aim of the project is to understand the barriers to
effective engraftment and survival of allogeneic CAR-T and devise strategies to enable the safe transfer
and persistence of allo-CART. The successful candidate will utilize CRISPR/Cas9 editing and gene transfer
technologies to generate edited CAR-T cells. In vitro and in vivo studies will be performed to assess the
effectiveness of editing on persistence and function. Client owned dogs with spontaneous cancer will
be recruited to a clinical trial to evaluate safety and efficacy of engineered allogeneic canine CART cells
approach in the veterinary oncology clinic. The successful candidate will be a motivated and talented
immunologist with a keen interest in translational research and the use of adoptive T cell therapies. They will
join an expanding team that works in collaboration with colleagues and collaborators at the University of
Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine.
Job Requirements
A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D or DVM/Ph.D. or equivalent) in immunology or cellular and molecular
biology is required. Relevant cellular and molecular biology skills including cell culture, genetic engineering,
viral transduction, flow cytometry, and immune function analysis including cellular proliferation and
cytotoxicity assays, ELISA, and ELISpot assays are required. Prior experience with cell-based therapies
is desirable. The successful candidate must be fluent in English and have good scientific writing skills.
Individuals with US citizenship or permanent residence are preferred. The University of Pennsylvania
provides a stimulating and academically rich environment and is a world leader in cancer immunotherapy.
The close association of the veterinary and medical schools on campus provides ample opportunity for
collaborative research between the two schools.
VIEW FULL JOB POSTINGSenior Research Investigator
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Description
The Payne laboratory (www.aimeepaynelab.org) is seeking a senior research investigator to develop and
advance novel technologies for antigen-specific B cell depletion using engineered T cell therapeutics.
Job Requirements
A PhD or equivalent degree and at least 3 years’ experience in immunology research is required. The ideal
applicant will have expertise in T cell engineering, animal models of autoimmunity, flow cytometry, and
antigen-specific immunoassays. Applicants should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, including
collaborative research with industry sponsors. To apply, visit: https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/
upenn/careers-at-penn and search for position code JR00013819.
VIEW FULL JOB POSTINGDirector, Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Memorial Sloan Kettering
New York, United States
Job Description
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is one of the world’s premier cancer centers, committed to
exceptional patient care, leading-edge research, and superb educational programs. The blending of research
with patient care is at the heart of everything we do. The institution is a comprehensive cancer center whose
purposes are the treatment and control of cancer, the advancement of biomedical knowledge through
laboratory and clinical research, and the training of scientists, physicians, and other health care workers.
The primary focus of the Director, Center for Cell and Gene Therapy will be to develop a coordinated
institutional effort across clinical services, clinical labs and production facilities involved in transplantation
and cell/gene therapy. The mission of the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy will be to provide a unifying
structure across the diverse activities supporting cell-based therapies at MSKCC to accelerate new
developments and/or products into clinical trials. Additionally, the Center aims to better understand the
immune environment resulting in the best outcomes for advanced cell/gene therapies. The Director will
have the independence to shape the strategic and programmatic priorities of the Center, ensure clinical and
operational excellence, including the rapid development of capacity for clinically relevant discovery through
investigator-initiated trials, and the recruitment, professional development and retention of trainees and
faculty within the Center. The successful candidate will be an internationally recognized clinician-scientist
with strong academic credentials and experience with the clinical care of hematologic malignancies and
solid tumor patients with immune effector cells. The ideal candidate will be an adept communicator and
collaborator, entrepreneurial, results oriented and be viewed by others as having a high degree of integrity
and credibility in their approach to making decisions. The Director will report to the Physician-in-Chief.
VIEW FULL JOB POSTINGSenior Research Investigator
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Description
The Payne laboratory (www.aimeepaynelab.org) is seeking a senior research investigator to develop and
advance novel technologies for antigen-specific B cell depletion using engineered T cell therapeutics.
Job Requirements
A PhD or equivalent degree and at least 3 years’ experience in immunology research is required. The ideal
applicant will have expertise in T cell engineering, animal models of autoimmunity, flow cytometry, and
antigen-specific immunoassays. Applicants should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, including
collaborative research with industry sponsors. To apply, visit: https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/
upenn/careers-at-penn and search for position code JR00013819.
VIEW FULL JOB POSTINGCell Therapy Technologist I
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida, United States
Job Description
At Moffitt Cancer Center, we come face-to-face with cancer every day, but we also see courage. And it
inspires us to be the safest and best place for cancer care – to bring greater hope to every patient we serve.
It’s why we’ve been continually named One of the Top Places to Work in the Tampa Bay Area. As the only
National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some
of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Moffitt is the leading cancer hospital in both Florida
and the Southeast and has been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999. Because working
at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join a dedicated,
diverse and inclusive team of over 7,000 to be a part of the Courageous future we envision.
Summary
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer and Research Institute is a modern facility in Tampa, Florida. We strive to be the leader
in understanding in the complexity of cancer through team science and applying those insights for human
benefits. Be part of the cure by joining Moffitt’s team of over 800 research faculty scientists, career staff
scientists, postdocs, graduate students and support staff dedicated to cancer research.
Position Highlights:
• Opportunity to join a NCI designated comprehensive cancer center in production of novel cellular
therapy treatments for cancer patients
• Participation in cutting edge adoptive cellular therapy treatments which include the culture and
activation of immune cells to return to patients
• Develop and perform assays on cellular products for safety and function
• Involvement in the rapidly growing multiple clinical trials within the cell therapy area.
VIEW FULL JOB POSTINGPostdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate
New York Medical College
Valhalla, New York, United States
Job Description
Four postdoctoral/research associate positions are available in Dr. Mitchell Cairo’s laboratory in the
Department of Pediatrics at New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY to work in tumor immunology, adoptive
cellular immunology, tumor microenvironment, and stem cell biology resistance. Outstanding basic research
facility and GMP facility are in the heart of Westchester County, New York, 45 minutes from midtown
Manhattan.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Ph.D. or a minimum M.S. degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, or Cellular
Biology. Skills in hands-on mouse work including breeding, imaging and xenograft and experience in
cellular and molecular immunology, flow cytometry and quantitative analysis are desirable. The ideal
candidate is highly motivated, responsible, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work
independently.
VIEW FULL JOB POSTINGDirector of Manufacturing
Gallant Pet, Inc.
San Diego, California, United States
Job Description
Gallant is seeking a Director of Manufacturing, reporting directly to the CEO, to lead an innovative human
and veterinary cell therapy GMP facility in the San Diego area. The successful candidate will have extensive
experience with cell therapy manufacturing, GMP requirements, people skills, leadership qualities, and the
energy and boldness to grow an innovative early-stage organization.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee all GMP manufacturing personnel and activities
• Coordinate between departments as necessary to project manage
• Management of the MFG budget with ability to forecast/track facility and MFG costs
• Product development experience in cell therapy
• Ability to troubleshoot process prior to GMP and during GMP manufacturing
• Work closely with QA/QC to ensure high performance of process and product
• Can establish SOPs and batch records for GMP manufacturing
• Executes production and resource schedule against clinical studies schedules and operational plans
• Completes the final review of completed manufacturing documentation per compliance standards and
established timelines
• Builds a team, provides necessary training and ongoing coaching, discipline and recognition of direct
staff, including annual performance reviews
• Oversee and coordinate technology transfer of products and processes in to the GMP facility
• Develop policies and strategies for GMP manufacturing operations and expansion
• Investigates and resolve problems, identifying root cause, and proposing process improvements through
clear communication to senior management
• Interacts with outside vendors and senior management
• Participates in multi-functional project teams, as necessary
VIEW FULL JOB POSTINGClinical Lab Scientist II / Cell Therapy
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, United States
Job Description
• Work That Matters - Our work is 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• No one has more expertise treating children than Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. CHLA is the only
children’s hospital in California to make the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll of “Best”
children’s hospitals, and is nationally ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties.
• Join a hospital where the work you do will matter—to you, to your colleagues, and above all, to our
patients and families. At times the work may be challenging, but it is always rewarding. We hope you’ll
come and find out for yourself.
Position Summary:
The Clinical Lab Scientist II performs a range of standard and/or technically demanding procedures in one or
more of the Clinical Laboratory disciplines exercising initiative and independent judgment. Communicates
technical or general information to their manager, director, & medical staff. May provide instruction in the
basic theory, technical skills and applications of laboratory test procedures. Provides expertise and serves
as a technical resource for Technicians. The CLS II functions as a licensed staff member performing duties
approved by California Business and Professions Code, CLIA and other regulatory agencies.
VIEW FULL JOB POSTINGSr. Scientist, Cell Biology
West Pharmaceutical Services
Exton, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Description
Working at West means having an opportunity to work by the side of our patients and customers, our global
team members and the communities in which we operate – which all help contribute to a Healthier World.
At West, we are by the side of patients. The work we do impacts patients’ lives each and every day – our
products are a critical part of healthcare delivery and we are proud of the role we play to improve patient
health. We work by the side of our team members. We come together as one global team to deliver for our
customers and help them address their challenges. We are a diverse, close-knit community of professionals,
where everyone has a voice and opportunity to learn and grow through mutual trust and respect. With a
95 year plus history, we have a track record for success, which includes reported sales of $2.14B in 2020. We
serve by the side of our community. Giving back is in our DNA—our team members across more than 50
sites globally are involved with hundreds of charities that have special meaning to them through our West
Without Borders team member-led giving program.
Job Summary
The Applied Research Team within West is responsible for driving the future of the company by developing
innovative products designed to improve patient lives. This role is tasked with working on big ‘R’ research on
behalf of the rest of the R&D organization and will keenly focus on technology fields that are adjacent and
transformational to West’s core products.
Senior West leadership have identified Advanced Therapeutics, such as cell and gene therapies, as a critical
field of interest for the company. This specialist role is for a highly collaborative candidate who is vastly
knowledgeable about the cryogenics of biological material, and the cold chain, storage, and distribution
networks utilized by advanced therapies manufacturers. The role will be expected to interface with
both externally with clinicians, researchers, regulators, and biotech companies as well as internally with
Sales, Marketing and Scientific teams to identify the unmet packaging and delivery needs for these new
pharmaceuticals...
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