Associate Scientist, Process Sciences - Cell Culture

Neurona Therapeutics; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Neurona Therapeutics, based in South San Francisco, CA, is seeking an Associate Scientist in Process Sciences to join a small, dynamic team focused on neuronal cell-based therapies. The role emphasizes hands-on development, optimization of culture processes and technology transfer to clinical manufacturing sites.

The ideal candidate has a PhD with experience in mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, and bioreactor-based process development, complemented by strong analytical and collaborative

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering, life sciences or related field with 0–2 years of industrial experience.
• In-depth experience in mammalian cell culture and/or stem cell culture/expansion.
• Experience with flow cytometry and immunocytochemistry; development of production processes using bioreactors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and in teams; familiarity with cGMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development, optimization and scale-up of cell culture, harvest, fill, cryopreservation and thaw processes for interneuron manufacturing.
• Process optimization, characterization, scale-up and transfer to clinical manufacturing site.
• Provide manufacturing support and troubleshoot production problems via data analysis and equipment characterization.
• Participate in project teams and present data at team meetings; contribute to regulatory submissions.
• Participate in technology transfer, process monitoring, and travel to CMO sites as needed.
• Maintain notebooks and electronic files; manage product and material inventories.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Flow cytometry

Immunocytochemistry

Bioreactors

Data analysis

Independent work

Education

Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering / life sciences

Tools

Bioreactors

Job description

Neurona Therapeutics, based in South San Francisco, CA, is seeking an Associate Scientist in Process Sciences to join a small, dynamic team focused on neuronal cell-based therapies. The role emphasizes hands-on development, optimization of culture processes and technology transfer to clinical manufacturing sites.

The ideal candidate has a PhD with experience in mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, and bioreactor-based process development, complemented by strong analytical and collaborative