Study Engineer - Process Development (F/M)

Institut Curie; France; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development opportunities

Dynamic and collaborative environment

Job summary

CellAction, part of Institut Curie, is seeking a scientist to develop, optimize, and adapt manufacturing processes for cell- and gene-based therapies, including viral and non-viral vectors and genome editing. You will develop analytical methods, monitor key process parameters, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for clinical-grade production.

This role offers a dynamic, collaborative environment with opportunities for career development and a competitive salary package as you

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and adapt manufacturing processes for cell and gene therapies, including vectors.
• Develop analytical methods for product characterization, viability, purity, and potency.
• Monitor critical process parameters and product quality attributes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate results.
• Prepare technical reports, SOPs, and development documentation per regulatory standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies in cell and gene therapy.

Job description

Laboratory - CellAction

CellAction is part of Institut Curie’s commitment to building unique expertise in cell and gene therapy. It integrates multidisciplinary competencies in bioinformatics, target discovery and validation, molecular biology, genome editing, viral and non-viral vector design, cell engineering, and the development of in vitro and in vivo tumor models for cell and gene therapy applications. Furthermore, CellAction provides pre-GMP process development expertise, aiming to generate fully characterized, GMP-ready cell therapy products that can be manufactured in dedicated GMP facilities and subsequently evaluated in clinical settings.

In 2025, CellAction was permanently established at the Saint-Cloud site of Institut Curie.

At the Process Development group at CellAction, our activities focus on the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for cell- and gene-based therapies, ensuring translational feasibility and compliance with regulatory standards for clinical-grade production.

Missions / Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and adapt manufacturing processes for cell and gene therapies, including viral/non-viral vectors and genome editing.
• Develop analytical methods for product characterization, viability, purity, and potency.
• Monitor critical process parameters and product quality attributes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, communicate results, and contribute to troubleshooting.
• Prepare technical reports, SOPs, and development documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, optimize costs, and increase efficiency.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies in cell and gene therapy.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge therapies
• Dynamic and collaborative environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career development opportunities