Cell Therapy Editing Associate II: Stem Cell Analytics

Astellas Pharma; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off + holidays

Bonus eligibility

Long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Astellas Pharma is seeking a Research Associate II to join our Westborough, MA team. This on-site role focuses on AAV-mediated gene-editing of pluripotent stem cells, supporting assay development, cell culture, data analysis, and protocol drafting under guidance to ensure accurate results and compliant documentation.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, prepare SOPs and reports, and contribute to pipeline progress while maintaining rigorous quality and safety standards in a

Qualifications

• MS with 0–2 years or BS with 3+ years of relevant experience in mammalian cell culture and analytics.
• Strong organizational, time management and problem solving skills with scientific attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with guidance and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination and execution of cellular gene-editing in pluripotent stem cells.
• Perform data collection and analysis for stem cell culture and gene-editing processes.
• Conduct analytical testing of engineered cells using qPCR and flow cytometry.
• Contribute to or review SOPs, reports, and electronic lab notebooks.
• Support quality reviews and investigations to prepare deviation reports and memos.

Skills

Cell culture

Data analysis

qPCR

Flow cytometry

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

MS (0-2 years) or BS (3+ years) in related field

Tools

qPCR instruments

Flow cytometer

ELN systems

Job description

Astellas Pharma is seeking a Research Associate II to join our Westborough, MA team. This on-site role focuses on AAV-mediated gene-editing of pluripotent stem cells, supporting assay development, cell culture, data analysis, and protocol drafting under guidance to ensure accurate results and compliant documentation.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, prepare SOPs and reports, and contribute to pipeline progress while maintaining rigorous quality and safety standards in a