Senior Research Associate - Process Development

BrainChild Bio, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

BrainChild Bio, Inc. is seeking a Senior Research Associate for its Process Core within Process Development. The candidate will design, execute, and analyze experiments to support cell therapy process development, material generation runs, and automation efforts.

Strong collaboration and prioritization skills are essential to deliver high-quality data for regulatory filings. The role involves leading DOE studies, coordinating study planning, and presenting results to cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• 4+ years of laboratory experience required.
• Experience in cell therapy industry preferred.
• Proficiency with mammalian cell culture sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of experiments to support process development, including DOE studies.
• Coordinate planning prior to study execution including batch record authoring and reagent preparation.
• Troubleshoot study execution challenges and propose path forward.
• Document experiments in electronic notebooks and write study reports.
• Perform statistical data analysis using JMP software and present findings to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Cell culture

Data analysis

DOE design

Education

BS/MS in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology (or related)

Tools

JMP

Job description

BrainChild Bio is seeking an enthusiastic, self-driven Senior Research Associate to join our Process Core team within Process Development. The successful candidate will be part of a team of associate scientists and engineers that design, execute, and analyze experiments supporting process development studies, material generation runs, automation efforts, and process characterization activities. This position requires positive, collaborative abilities, clear organizational skills, and excellent prioritization to help drive timely delivery of high quality experimental data to advance programs and support regulatory filings. If you are creative problem solver that thrives while working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, come join us!

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of experiments to support cell therapy process development including Design of Experiments (DOE) studies to efficiently optimize unit operations
• Coordinate planning activities prior to study execution including batch record authoring and reagent/material preparation
• Independently troubleshoot study execution challenges, evaluate potential impacts, and recommend path forward
• Document experiments in a timely and thorough manner using electronic laboratory notebooks
• Perform statistical data analysis using JMP software
• Author study reports detailing experimental work and summarizing results
• Present experimental findings to cross-functional teams following study completion

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or other related discipline
• 4+ years of relevant laboratory experience. Prior experience in cell therapy industry preferred.
• Proficiency with mammalian cell culture sterile technique
• Proficiency with lab electronic notebook and report writing
• Flexibility with work schedule (i.e., occasional weekend work)

$100,000 - $115,000 a year