Cell Therapy Technician & Specialist – Frederick, MD

Austincc; Frederick (MD); On-site; Full time

Job description

Cell Therapy Technician & Specialist - Frederick, MD

Cell Therapy Specialist (CTS): $32.00/hr

Cell Therapy Technician (CTT): $27.00/hr

Open positions: 100+

About the Role:

We are seeking highly motivated Cell Therapy Professionals (Specialists and Technicians) to join a Cell Therapy Manufacturing team at a brand-new, state-of-the-art commercial facility in Frederick, Maryland.

Are you passionate about making an impact on people’s lives? Would you be excited to work for a company leading the way in developing and producing unique, innovative immunotherapies? Do you have a background in cGMP manufacturing? If the answer is yes, we’d like to consider you!

In these roles, you will perform and/or verify tasks associated with the manufacture of commercial products following batch records and standard operating procedures (SOPs). You will ensure safe, compliant operations and work as part of a team to execute GMP runs in close collaboration with Materials Management, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance.

Ideal Candidate Profile & Preferred Experience:

Strong hands-on experience in a cGMP, highly regulated, or pharmaceutical environment.

Proven expertise in aseptic techniques and working within sterile / cleanroom environments.

Practical experience with buffer and/or media preparation.

Schedule & Training:

Initial Training (First 6-10 weeks): Monday–Friday (07:30 AM – 4:00 PM) for New Hire Orientation and Manufacturing Onboarding Technical Training. (Note: During this period, employees will observe the client Holiday Schedule).

Post-Training Shift Schedule: Deployed onto a 4-day/10-hour shift as needed by department leadership. Shifts include:

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Sun-Wed, Wed-Sat, or Thurs-Sun)
• Swing Shift 1: 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM (Sun-Wed, Wed-Sat, or Thurs-Sun)
• Swing Shift 2: 5:00 PM – 3:30 AM (Sun-Wed, Wed-Sat, or Thurs-Sun)

Important: Once deployed to shift, employees are considered "essential" and will work their respective shifts during company holidays/shutdowns. Shifts and days may change based on department needs.

Shared Responsibilities (Both Roles):

Routinely monitor, clean, prepare, and operate sophisticated automated cell processing, cell expansion, and filling equipment in Grade B/C cleanrooms.

Successfully troubleshoot processing and equipment issues and communicate them to management.

Complete required training assignments to maintain technical skills and ensure cGMP compliance.

Identify opportunities for improvement in manufacturing efficiencies and compliance while assisting with investigations/deviations and change controls.

Physical & Compliance Requirements:

Ability to wear full cleanroom attire (gowning, hairnets, gloves, etc.) and a respirator during the use of certain cleaning chemicals.

Ability to stand for extended periods and perform routine lifting as required in a manufacturing environment.

Must be able to pass standard background checks and drug screening.

Role-Specific Requirements:

Cell Therapy Specialist ($32/hr)

Additional Duties: Authors and/or revises SOPs to ensure they are technically sound, provide clear instructions aligned with cGMP requirements, and support efficient operations.

Basic Qualifications (Must meet one):

• Bachelor’s/ MS Degree in a Life Sciences field.
• Associate Degree in a Life Sciences field with 1+ years of biotech/ cGMP experience.
• High School Diploma with 2+ years of cGMP experience.

Cell Therapy Technician ($27/hr)

Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma with 1+ years of related cGMP experience.