On-Floor Cell Therapy Manufacturing Associate (cGMP)

artivabio; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Holidays

EAP

FSA

Bonus.ly

Job summary

Artiva Biotherapeutics is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing role on the San Diego floor to produce our off-the-shelf NK cell therapies. You will execute cell culture–based manufacturing, aseptic processing, and fill-finish operations in a state-of-the-art cGMP facility.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science or engineering field and at least 1 year in cGMP biologics or cell culture manufacturing. Experience with Miltenyi CliniMACS Prodigy and Sartorius systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of cGMP biologics or cell culture manufacturing experience; biotech or cell therapy experience preferred.

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 procedures to maintain compliance.
• Support development of batch records, workflows, and SOPs in accordance with regulatory and GMP requirements.
• Apply cell culture expertise to media/buffer preparation, cell passaging, bioreactor production, and harvesting.
• Lead after-action reviews to improve operational efficiency and KPIs, identify process gaps/risks, and implement sustainable improvements.
• Support equipment and process change controls through implementation.
• Work in Grade B and Grade C cleanroom environments.
• Perform hands-on manufacturing operations directly on the floor.

Skills

Cell culture

Aseptic processing

Harvest and fill-finish

cGMP compliance

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant science or engineering

Tools

Sartorius

Miltenyi CliniMACS Prodigy

LOVO system

Job description

Artiva Biotherapeutics is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing role on the San Diego floor to produce our off-the-shelf NK cell therapies. You will execute cell culture–based manufacturing, aseptic processing, and fill-finish operations in a state-of-the-art cGMP facility.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science or engineering field and at least 1 year in cGMP biologics or cell culture manufacturing. Experience with Miltenyi CliniMACS Prodigy and Sartorius systems is a plus.