Senior Process Engineer, Regenerative Medicine & Space

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an experienced R&D Engineer 4 to lead advanced cell-based therapy production improvements. The role requires deep knowledge of stem cell technologies, project leadership, and collaboration across programs.

The successful candidate will drive strategy, manage complex projects, and ensure alignment with GLP/GMP standards and FDA guidelines in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in related area; extensive experience preferred.
• Experience in design and development of cell therapy products.
• Familiarity with GLP/GMP standards and FDA guidelines.
• Ability to manage complex research objectives and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex technical initiatives in cell-based therapy production.
• Oversee implementation of ACTL policies and processes.
• Provide independent judgment on methods and evaluation criteria.

Skills

Cell therapy engineering

Project management

Collaborative work

Scientific communication

Problem solving

Education

Advanced degree

Tools

CliniMACS

Prodigy

ELISA

qPCR

ddPCR

Flow cytometry

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking an experienced R&D Engineer 4 to lead advanced cell-based therapy production improvements. The role requires deep knowledge of stem cell technologies, project leadership, and collaboration across programs.

The successful candidate will drive strategy, manage complex projects, and ensure alignment with GLP/GMP standards and FDA guidelines in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.