Cell Therapy Process Development Research Associate

Dendreon; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Dendreon in Seal Beach, CA, is seeking a Research Associate I, Cell Process Development to support development, optimization, transfer and validation of cell therapy manufacturing processes. This role conducts lab studies, analyzes data, and collaborates cross-functionally to advance manufacturing of cellular immunotherapy products.

Under supervision, you will design experiments, perform assays (ELISA and others), prepare technical reports, draft SOPs, and support technology transfer.

Qualifications

• BS degree in biology or related field with lab experience.
• Experience processing and handling human blood-derived samples.
• Experience following SOPs and maintaining documentation.
• Proficiency with standard lab techniques and equipment (pipetting, centrifuge).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication; MS Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform processing, handling, and evaluation of human blood and blood-derived samples.
• Support development, optimization, transfer, and validation of cell therapy processes.
• Design and execute laboratory studies and experiments per approved protocols.
• Perform cellular and molecular assays (ELISA) to characterize products.
• Support investigations related to deviations and manufacturing challenges.
• Troubleshoot methods and propose process improvements from results.
• Collect, analyze, interpret and present data.
• Prepare technical reports and SOPs; draft procedures.
• Support tech transfer and implementation across functions.
• Maintain equipment, calibration, and lab inventories.

Skills

Blood handling

Lab techniques

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/related field

Tools

Pipetting

Centrifuge operation

ELISA

Job description

Dendreon in Seal Beach, CA, is seeking a Research Associate I, Cell Process Development to support development, optimization, transfer and validation of cell therapy manufacturing processes. This role conducts lab studies, analyzes data, and collaborates cross-functionally to advance manufacturing of cellular immunotherapy products.

Under supervision, you will design experiments, perform assays (ELISA and others), prepare technical reports, draft SOPs, and support technology transfer.