Biotech Cell Therapy GMP Associate I

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental insurance

Onsite gym

Paid time off

Job summary

Aspen Neuroscience is expanding its team to support clinical production with a new shift schedule beginning in 2027. This on-site role is in Torrey Pines, CA, relocation not available. We seek early-career Manufacturing Associate I candidates interested in biotech and clinical cell therapy manufacturing.

The role involves producing cells and intermediate products related to fibroblasts, iPSCs, and dopaminergic progenitor cells, with 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 Pitman schedule.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in biotechnology or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry with cell culture knowledge preferred.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts in a GMP cleanroom.
• Ability to follow SOPs, batch records, and controlled documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing tasks for clinical cell therapy products in GMP‑controlled cleanroom environment by following approved procedures, work instructions, and safety standards.
• Execute routine manual and automated cell culture activities, including cell expansion, feeding, passaging, harvesting, counting, freezing, seeding, labeling, and operation of laboratory equipment, following training and supervision.
• Assist with the setup, operation, and breakdown of automated cell culture systems to support manufacturing activities in accordance with established protocols.
• Participate in required training and qualification activities, including gowning, aseptic technique, equipment and facility qualifications, and aseptic process simulations.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Cleanroom experience

Cell culture

Documentation

Education

Associate degree or higher in biotech

Biotech program certificate

Job description

Aspen Neuroscience is expanding its team to support clinical production with a new shift schedule beginning in 2027. This on-site role is in Torrey Pines, CA, relocation not available. We seek early-career Manufacturing Associate I candidates interested in biotech and clinical cell therapy manufacturing.

The role involves producing cells and intermediate products related to fibroblasts, iPSCs, and dopaminergic progenitor cells, with 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 Pitman schedule.