Analytical Development Scientist

Cellicor; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cellicor in Massachusetts seeks an Analytical Development Scientist to join a biotech team developing next-generation cell therapies, focusing on analytical method development and validation in a GMP environment.

You will work hands-on on cell-based potency assays, flow cytometry, PCR-based methods, and tech transfer into QC laboratories, collaborating with Analytical Development, Quality, and Manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Develop and optimize analytical methods for cell therapy programs.
• Validate methods and transfer to QC laboratories.
• Perform flow cytometry, PCR-based assays, and cell culture assays.
• Document data and investigations with compliant records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cell-based potency assays and viability testing.
• Support method validation and qualification activities.
• Assist tech transfer into QC and manufacturing labs.
• Troubleshoot assays and analyze data for investigations.

Skills

Cell-based assays

Flow cytometry

PCR-based methods

Mammalian cell culture

Analytical method development

Tech transfer

GMP QC experience

Job description

Cellicor is seeking to hire an experienced Analytical Development Scientist to join an innovative biotechnology organization developing next-generation cell therapies.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on scientist with experience developing and optimizing analytical methods to support cell therapy development, method validation, tech transfer, and GMP QC testing.

We're interested in professionals with experience in:

• Cell-based functional and potency assays


• Flow cytometry, FACS, and cell viability


• PCR-based methods including PCR, qPCR, and/or ddPCR


• Mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques


• Analytical method development, optimization, qualification, and validation


• Method transfer / tech transfer into QC laboratories


• Assay troubleshooting, investigations, data analysis, and technical documentation


• GMP-regulated analytical or QC environments

Experience supporting cell therapy, gene therapy, or other advanced therapeutic programs is highly desirable.

We're seeking someone who enjoys being hands-on in the lab and can work across Analytical Development, Quality, and Manufacturing teams. Candidates with strong experience in either flow cytometry/cell-based assays or PCR/molecular assays are encouraged to apply.