Scientist - Bioprocessing

SmartCella Holding AB; Stockholm; On-site; SEK 550 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A world-leading biotech company in Stockholm is seeking a Bioprocessing Scientist to lead developments in regenerative medicine. Candidates should have a solid educational background, experience in cell and gene therapy, and possess strong collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• PhD or BSc/MSc with relevant experience required.
• Practical experience in cell and gene therapy.
• Proficiency in communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive the scientific direction of projects, design experiments.
• Prepare data reports and present findings.
• Draft SOPs and train staff.

Skills

Cell and gene therapy

Bioprocessing

Communication

Data analysis

Education

PhD in a relevant field

BSc/MSc with 2+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Bioreactors

MS Office

Job description

At Procella Therapeutics, we are developing first-in-class allogeneic regenerative medicines with clinical indications ranging from advanced heart failure to Parkinson’s disease, as well as in-house cGMP manufacturing capabilities to advance our portfolio of novel therapies to the clinic. We are now looking for a Bioprocessing Scientist to join our team.

As a Bioprocessing Scientist, you will work in the process development group, proposing the scientific direction of ongoing work and supporting/executing associated wet lab activities to deliver on project objectives. You will collaborate closely with colleagues in an agile, multidisciplinary environment to deliver innovative cell therapies and/or novel technology solutions to accelerate the translation of cell therapies to the clinic. Your responsibilities may include process development, QC testing, product manufacturing, or analytical method development, depending on project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the scientific direction of projects by proposing development strategies, designing experiments, coordinating teams, and planning lab work.
• Ensure timely, on-budget delivery of project objectives, including participation in daily lab activities.
• Prepare data reports and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform routine laboratory and equipment maintenance, including cleaning, correct use, and inventory management.
• Draft SOPs and train staff accordingly.
• Stay informed of scientific and industry developments to support team growth and portfolio development.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• PhD in a relevant field, or BSc/MSc with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Practical experience in cell and gene therapy.
• Knowledge of bioreactors, bioprocessing equipment, media exchange, filtration, cell sorting, and Fill & Finish.
• Experience with QbD and DoE methodologies.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience with biosafety and aseptic techniques.

Additional preferred skills include experience with analytical methods like flow cytometry, spectroscopy, qPCR, or ddPCR; product development in industry; work with pluripotent stem cells; an innovative mindset; familiarity with quality systems, Lean, Six Sigma, risk-based process assessments, data analysis, and programming skills.

If interested, submit your application today. We review applications continuously and aim to fill the position promptly.

SmartCella is a world-leading biotech company pioneering the future of targeted therapies by combining first-in-class delivery platforms with cutting-edge cell and gene therapies. The SmartCella group includes SmartCella Holding AB, ProCella Therapeutics AB, SmartWise AB, and SmartCella Solutions AB, with over 82 employees from more than 20 nationalities.