Cell Manufacturing Assistant, Cell Therapy Core

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a candidate for the Cell Therapy Core Facility to support cGMP manufacturing of clinical-grade NK, TCR, and T cell products. You will participate in tech transfer, quality control, and development of ancillary cell processes, while maintaining rigorous documentation and regulatory compliance.

The role requires hands-on experience with molecular and cellular biology, FACS and qPCR, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative lab

Qualifications

• BA/BS with five years related experience or MA/MS with three years related experience; prior cGMP or clinically regulated environment preferred.
• Must have experience with molecular and/or cellular biology techniques.
• Knowledge of basic computer applications and ability to use MS Office software

Responsibilities

• Participate in cGMP production of large-scale clinical-grade products such as NK, TCR, and T cell products.
• Assist in the production/development and quality control of ancillary cells, such as master cell banks.
• Analyze gene expressions in cell lines, primary cell lines, and research samples using FACS, PCR, qPCR, etc.
• Participate in process validation and tech transfer activities.
• Plan and discuss laboratory projects with team leaders and managers.
• Operate and maintain complex laboratory equipment such as FACS machine, qPCR machine, cell washers, and bioreactors.
• Complete all documentation per GDP and cGMP regulation per CTCF’s SOPs and maintaining detailed experimental records.
• Proactively participate in data analysis, data summary, data evaluation, and maintenance of corresponding databases in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Development, writing and updating of SOPs and material lists.
• General lab upkeep and organization

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Molecular biology techniques

Cell biology techniques

FACS

qPCR

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

BA/BS with 5 years experience

MA/MS with 3 years experience

Tools

FACS machine

qPCR machine

Bioreactors

Job description

About Us:

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK:

TheCell Therapy Core Facility(CTCF)develops, validates, and implements procedures critical to gene transfer-related clinical researchincluding:genetic engineering and ex vivo transduction of patient cells,cell line development,vector production, R&Dand process developmentwork relating to vector production and transduction of patient cells, analysis of gene transfer efficiency and transgeneexpressionin patient cells. BTCF enables the translation of innovative research concepts into clinically relevant studies, supporting the development of new strategies for understanding and applying gene-based therapies!

RoleOverview:

• cGMP Manufacturing:Participate in thecGMPProduction of large-scale clinical-gradeproducts such as,NK, TCR, and T cell products

• Tech Transfer activities:Assist in the production/development and quality control of ancillary cells, such as master cell banks

• Analyze gene expressions in cell lines,primary cell lines,andresearchsamples using FACS, PCR,qPCR,etc

• Participate in process validation and tech transfer activities

• Participate in planning and discussion of laboratory projects with team leaders and managers

• Operates andmaintaincomplex laboratory equipment such as FACS machine, qPCR machine,cell washers,and bioreactors

• Complete all documentation per GDPand cGMP regulationperCTCF’s SOPsandmaintainingdetailed experimental records

• Proactivelyparticipatein data analysis, data summary, data evaluation, and maintenance of corresponding databases inan accurateandtimelyfashion

• Development, writing and updating of SOPs and material lists

• General lab upkeepandorganization

KeyQualifications:

• BA/BS withfive(5) years related experience or MA/MS withthree(3) yearsrelated experience;previousexperience in cGMP or clinically regulated environment and knowledge of biotechnologiesarestrongly preferred.

• Must haveexperience withmolecular and/or cellular biology techniques.

• Knowledge of basic computer applications and ability to use MS Office software

Core Skills:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact across all levels in a confident, professional manner.

• Abilityto independently resolve issues and questions.

• Flexible to adapt to new projects asrequiredfor the support of the group.

• Capable of successfully prioritizing tasks.

• A good decision-maker, with proven success at taking initiative and makingtimelydecisions that keep the organization moving forward.

• Abilityto work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude

• Ability to carry out assignments in a thorough, conscientious fashion.

• Ability to follow detailed instructions,maintainaccuraterecordsand notes.

• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Additional Information:

• Location: 417 E 68thSt, NYC

• Schedule: On-site

• Reporting to the Supervisor,CTCF

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Pay Range: $39.54 - $61.23FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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