Senior Cellular Therapy Scientist - Cell & Gene Manufacturing

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Senior Cellular Therapy Scientist to oversee manufacturing of autologous and allogeneic cell therapy products. You will work under GMP guidelines, ensure quality control, and support regulatory inspections.

The role requires strong documentation practices, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and ongoing development of assays and processes for clinical and potentially commercial product manufacture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field.
• 3–5 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience with cellular therapy manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture autologous and allogeneic cell therapy products following SOPs and GMP guidelines.
• Perform quality control testing and document results with traceable records.
• Assist inspections and audits by FDA and other agencies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and transport cellular therapy products and maintain proper records.

Skills

Cell therapy

GXP

Quality control

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

3-5 years experience

Tools

Flow cytometry

qPCR

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Senior Cellular Therapy Scientist to oversee manufacturing of autologous and allogeneic cell therapy products. You will work under GMP guidelines, ensure quality control, and support regulatory inspections.

The role requires strong documentation practices, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and ongoing development of assays and processes for clinical and potentially commercial product manufacture.