Senior Application Engineer (I,II,III)

Cellares Corporation; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a Senior Applications Scientist to join their dynamic Research and Development team. This exciting role focuses on bridging hardware engineering and process development to enhance advanced cell therapy manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in process development for cell and gene therapy, showcasing their ability to design experiments and troubleshoot complex systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in the field. If you're passionate about technology and eager to tackle diverse challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plans

401(k) Matching

Free EV Charging

Onsite Lunches

Stock Options

Qualifications

• 14+ years of process development experience in cell and gene therapy.
• Hands-on experience with autologous and allogeneic cell therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support and collaborate with the Process Development Team.
• Design and execute complex experiments using statistical approaches.

Skills

Process Development

Cell Therapy Manufacturing

Experiment Design

Troubleshooting

Python Scripting

Flow Cytometry

Cell-based Assays

Communication Skills

Education

BS or MS in Bioengineering

PhD in relevant fields

Tools

Statistical Software

Semi-automated Instruments

Job description

Position Summary

Cellares is seeking an innovative and highly motivated Senior Applications Scientist with expertise in complex automation equipment to join the Research and Development team. This individual will interface across many parts of the company and contribute significantly to the development of our advanced cell therapy manufacturing platform.

The primary focus of this position is to function as the liaison between hardware engineering and process development groups. This hands-on role will require running cell therapy manufacturing processes and designing and executing experiments that drive the continuous improvement of the Cellares platform. The ideal candidate will be a strong technical contributor and cross-functional collaborator with demonstrated experience developing robust autologous and allogeneic cell therapy processes.

Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows.

Responsibilities

• On-site technical support of and collaboration with Process Development Team, working on ongoing and future client processes, aiding with workflow definition and optimization, troubleshooting, root cause investigation, continuous improvement.
• Design and execute complex experiments using sound scientific principles and statistical approaches (DOE) to support the overall development efforts of the Cellares platform.
• Interface internally and cross-functionally with Analytical Development, MSAT, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to implement new processes and technologies as part of the core technology transfer team.
• Provide technical training and guidance to junior team members.
• Author high-quality technical documents, procedures, reports, and white papers.
• Analyze and present technical results to peers and senior leadership.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field with 14+ years of process development experience in the cell and gene therapy field OR PhD in relevant fields with 6+ years of industry experience in the cell and gene therapy field.
• Extensive experience designing scale-up experiments and troubleshooting semi-automated instruments.
• Hands-on experience with both autologous and allogeneic cell therapy manufacturing processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Able to interpret, summarize, and present scientific results in a clear, concise, accurate manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Python scripting experience is a plus.
• Experience with flow cytometry and cell-based assays preferred.
• Strong understanding of cell biology and immunology preferred.
• Creative, self-motivated, eager to take on a wide variety of tasks and grow with the evolving technology.

$90,000 - $210,000 a year

Cellares total compensation package contains competitive base salaries, highly subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, 401(k) Matching, Free EV Charging, Onsite lunches, and Stock options. All displayed pay ranges are approximate, negotiable, and location dependent.