Cell Therapy Specialist

i-Pharm Consulting; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative work environment

Work with cutting-edge technologies

Opportunity for professional growth

Job summary

A global biotechnology leader in Amsterdam is seeking a Cell Therapy Specialist for a 12-month contract. You will support the end-to-end manufacturing of T-cell therapies in a cGMP environment. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree, have cGMP experience, and ideally familiarity with cell therapy products. This role offers the chance to be part of a dedicated team advancing innovative cancer treatments.

Qualifications

• Experience with cell therapy products is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of cGMP and biotechnology manufacturing.
• Practical experience with primary human cells is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end manufacturing of cell therapy products.
• Prepare media and handle staging materials.
• Conduct visual inspection and ensure compliance with documentation.

Skills

Aseptic processing

Cell culture

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

MBO or Bachelor’s degree

2+ years cGMP experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cell Therapy Specialist – 12 Month Contract

Are you passionate about advanced therapies and excited by the opportunity to support life-changing treatments for patients? We are partnering with a global biotechnology leader who is expanding their manufacturing team and seeking a Cell Therapy Specialist to join their state-of-the-art facility in Amsterdam on a 12-month contract.

This is a chance to be part of a mission-driven organisation developing innovative T-cell therapies for cancer treatment. You’ll work in a highly controlled cGMP environment, taking ownership of critical steps that directly impact patient outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will support the end-to-end manufacturing of clinical and commercial cell therapy products, including:

• Performing manufacturing activities across B, D and CNC grade cleanroom areas
• Preparing media, staging materials, handling waste and delivering samples
• Conducting visual inspection and cryopreservation of drug product
• Ensuring all production components are available to meet schedule requirements
• Executing GMP runs in close collaboration with Product Sciences, Materials Management, QA and QC
• Revising and optimising SOPs, Batch Records and Work Instructions
• Supporting investigations into deviations and contributing to change controls
• Completing all GMP documentation accurately and consistently
• Maintaining a high-quality, compliant cleanroom environment
• Continuously identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and process robustness

What you bring

• MBO or Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years’ cGMP experience in a pharmaceutical/biotechnology environment
• Experience with cell therapy products or cell culture is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of aseptic processing, biotechnology manufacturing and cGMP/cGDP requirements
• Practical experience with primary human cells (T cells a strong plus)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and data analysis
• Critical thinker with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable in a fast-moving, highly collaborative environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities
• Self-motivated, proactive and willing to take on responsibilities beyond the core remit when needed

Why this role?

You’ll join a passionate, fast-growing team united by a mission to transform cancer care. This 12-month contract opportunity offers the chance to:

• Directly contribute to therapies that make a genuine difference to patients’ lives
• Work with cutting‑edge cell therapy technologies in a world‑class facility
• Be part of a team that values continuous improvement, innovation and collaboration
• Gain valuable experience in one of the most exciting areas of biotechnology

If you’re inspired by the challenge of supporting next‑generation cell therapies and want to be part of something with real purpose, we’d love to hear from you.