Senior Gene Therapy Manufacturing Specialist

Rocket Pharmaceuticals; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

401(k) with company match

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rocket Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Associate to join our cGMP production team for viral vector therapies used in clinical trials and commercial launch. You will participate in set-up, operation, cleaning of equipment, process monitoring, and material handling in a fast-paced biotech environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong passion for science and gene therapy, with hands-on manufacturing experience, excellent documentation habits, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level science degree with 5 years of relevant biopharma or cell/gene therapy experience or 9 years with HS diploma.
• Proficient in bioprocessing operations including cell culture, bioreactors, filtration, chromatography, and single-use technologies.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; capable of technical writing.
• Mentor peers and drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Follow cGMP manufacturing procedures to produce clinical and commercial material.
• Perform hands-on process operations: material prep, steam sterilization, cell culture, bioreactor operation, purification, TFF, and fill.
• Troubleshoot equipment, documents, and processes to prevent issues and uphold quality.
• Maintain aseptic techniques in clean rooms; execute batch records and GDP-compliant documentation.
• Author deviations, CAPAs, and investigations; train and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Bioprocessing

Cell culture

Bioreactor ops

Depth filtration

Tangential flow filtration

Chromatography

Single-use tech

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Chemical Engineering

High School Diploma + 9 years experience

Job description

Rocket Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Associate to join our cGMP production team for viral vector therapies used in clinical trials and commercial launch. You will participate in set-up, operation, cleaning of equipment, process monitoring, and material handling in a fast-paced biotech environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong passion for science and gene therapy, with hands-on manufacturing experience, excellent documentation habits, and the ability to work