Cell Therapy Manufacturing Associate I-II – cGMP

artivabio; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful facility

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Artiva Biotherapeutics in San Diego is seeking a hands-on manufacturing specialist to produce cell therapies on the production floor in a state-of-the-art cGMP facility. You will execute GMO manufacturing operations, aseptic processing, and fill-finish to deliver AlloNK-based products.

The role requires knowledge of cGMP, strong lab skills, and collaboration in a high-performance team of manufacturing associates. Prior biotech experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant science/engineering field.
• Minimum 1 year of cGMP biologics or cell culture manufacturing experience.
• Experience with aseptic gowning, ISO 7 cleanroom, and cell processing equipment.
• Familiarity with batch records, SOPs, and regulatory expectations for biologics.

Responsibilities

• Execute GMO manufacturing operations including cell expansion, harvest, and fill-finish.
• Perform aseptic process validation and participate in annual aseptic qualification.
• Follow cGMP standards and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Support development of batch records, workflows, and SOPs.
• Apply cell culture expertise to media preparation, passaging, bioreactor production, and harvesting.
• Work on the manufacturing floor in Grade B and Grade C environments.

Skills

cGMP compliance

Aseptic processing

Cell culture

Bioreactor production

Documentation & SOPs

Gowning & ISO 7 cleanroom

Cell counting platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Sartorius systems

Miltenyi CliniMACS Prodigy

M1 filler

AT-vial

LOVO experience

Job description

Artiva Biotherapeutics in San Diego is seeking a hands-on manufacturing specialist to produce cell therapies on the production floor in a state-of-the-art cGMP facility. You will execute GMO manufacturing operations, aseptic processing, and fill-finish to deliver AlloNK-based products.

The role requires knowledge of cGMP, strong lab skills, and collaboration in a high-performance team of manufacturing associates. Prior biotech experience is preferred.