Manufacturing Associate II

Immatics; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

4 weeks vacation per year

12 holidays per year

Sick time

Life insurance, employer-paid

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Immatics is hiring a Manufacturing Associate II to support our CMC-GMP team in Stafford, TX. The role involves complex cell manipulation and testing of cellular products for clinical manufacturing, with a schedule of 2:30 PM–11:00 PM, Monday to Friday, on-site.

You will perform cell culture, enrichment, cryopreservation, and validation procedures, while ensuring alignment with FDA GMP practices, QC requirements, and facility SOPs. Collaborative teamwork is essential to success.

Qualifications

• Biomanufacturing or related field required or equivalent.
• 2+ years cell therapy manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with FDA Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform cell growth and manipulation procedures (enrichment, culture, cryopreservation, thaw/wash).
• Adhere to cGMP, cGDocP, and accreditation standards (FACT, CAP, CLIA).
• Maintain accurate documentation and report deviations to QA.

Skills

Biomanufacturing

Cell therapy

GMP compliance

Aseptic technique

Documentation

Education

Biomanufacturing Technology AS or related certificate

Associate degree in biology/biochemistry/biotechnology

Job description

Join Immatics and shape the future of cancer immunotherapy; one patient at a time!

Immatics is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with cancer. We are the global leader in precision targeting of PRAME, a target expressed in more than 50 cancers. Our cutting-edge science and robust clinical pipeline form the broadest PRAME franchise with the most PRAME indications and modalities, spanning TCR T-cell therapies and TCR bispecifics.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Help to pioneer advancements in cancer immunotherapy.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to your professional growth.
• Global Impact: Contribute to therapies that make a lasting impact on patients globally.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Manufacturing Associate II to support our CMC-GMP team. The Manufacturing Associate II will be responsible for performing complex, highly specialized and time sensitive technical cell manipulations and testing procedures on irreplaceable cellular products during clinical manufacturing.

Schedule: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM; Monday to Friday; On-site

Reports to: Associate Manufacturing Manager

Location: 13203 Murphy Road Suite 100 Stafford, TX 77477

Basic Qualifications

• Biomanufacturing Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree, Biomanufacturing Technology Level 2 Certificate, or equivalent.

or

• Associate degree in biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomanufacturing or other related field.
• 2+ years of cell therapy manufacturing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or another related field.

In This Role You Will

• Fulfill the operator and verifier roles in performing cell growth and manipulation procedures such as cell enrichment, cell culture, cellular product cryopreservation, cell product thaw/wash.
• Accurately perform procedures in compliance with FDA’s Good Laboratory Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Tissue practices, as well as standards set by other accreditation agencies including but not limited to FACT, CAP, and CLIA.
• Adhere to ALCOAC++ and cGDocP requirements while accurately performing procedures and maintaining documentation in compliance with SOPs.
• Document deviations and events, notify supervisor and quality management personnel in timely manner, and assist in investigation of root cause and any required corrective actions.
• Responsible for aseptic handling of reagents and products to ensure the integrity and sterility of cellular products until final infusion to the patient. Must adhere to special cleaning and gowning requirements for the facility requiring specialized gowning such as masks, sterile jumpsuits, hair and shoe covers.
• Ability to work productively and to participate in a highly creative and fast-paced environment.
• Independently perform calculations to determine cell viability, dilutions, and cell concentrations.

What do we offer?

At Immatics, we believe in investing in our team’s health, safety and well-being. Here’s what you can expect if you join Immatics

Comprehensive Benefits

• Competitive rates for Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 4 weeks of vacation, granted up front each year and prorated for first and last year of employment.
• 12 company paid holidays
• 7 days of sick time
• 100% employer-paid life insuranceup to at 1x annual salary, up to one hundred thousand dollars
• 100% employer-paid short- and long-Term disability coverage
• 401(k) with immediate eligibilityand company match…
• The company will match 100% of your contributions up to 3% of your base salary for the first two years of employment, 4% for years 2-3 of employment, and up to 5% of your salary from the fourth year onward of continued employment.
• Partially paid parental leavefor eligible employees.
• Additional voluntary employee-paid benefits and services, including accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance, as well as identity theft protection and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, geneticinformation, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and to applicants with sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Work Authorization

Applicants mustbe authorized towork in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, referencechecksand pre-employment drug screening, wherepermittedby applicable law. For certain roles,additionalscreenings such as a credit check or motor vehicle record review may berequired, where job-related and consistent with business necessity.