Senior Scientist, Cell Therapy Analytics & Development

QP Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

QP Group is seeking a Senior Scientist in Texas to lead analytical development for neonatal progenitor cell therapy projects. The role focuses on characterizing cell products and processes, partnering with CDMOs and collaborators to ensure robust analytics and scalable transfer into manufacturing.

The successful candidate will design, develop, and qualify assays (Flow Cytometry, ELISA, qPCR), interpret data, and document experiments with clear protocols and reports.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in cell biology, immunology, biochemistry, or bioengineering.
• 5+ years in analytical development for cell therapy or gene therapy products.
• Experience with Flow Cytometry assays and their development to qualification.
• Strong experimental design and result interpretation.
• Ability to document outcomes in protocols and reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a small-company environment.

Responsibilities

• Development and optimization of analytical methods and potency assays for characterization of cell therapy products (Flow Cytometry, ELISA, qPCR).
• Collaboration with CDMOs and CTLs to facilitate Tech Transfer of analytical methods.
• Support additional projects and business needs as assigned.
• Execution of analytical testing for in-process samples, cell banks and cell products.

Skills

Flow Cytometry

ELISA

qPCR

Experimental design

Data interpretation

Documentation (protocols/reports)

CDMOs collaboration

Education

PhD or Master’s in cell biology, immunology, biochemistry, or bioengineering

Job description

QP Group is seeking a Senior Scientist in Texas to lead analytical development for neonatal progenitor cell therapy projects. The role focuses on characterizing cell products and processes, partnering with CDMOs and collaborators to ensure robust analytics and scalable transfer into manufacturing.

The successful candidate will design, develop, and qualify assays (Flow Cytometry, ELISA, qPCR), interpret data, and document experiments with clear protocols and reports.