Technical Development Operations Specialist

Cabaletta Bio Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Stock options

Paid time off (PTO)

Competitive benefits

Résumé du poste

Cabaletta Bio Inc. is seeking a Technical Development Operations Specialist to centralize day‑to‑day planning within the Technical Development organization in Philadelphia.

You will convert project priorities into lab schedules, align shared resources, and partner with TD scientists and Lab Operations to maintain smooth operations. You will help forecast consumables, support onboarding, and contribute to process improvements in a fast‑paced biotech setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years in biotech or pharmaceutical lab operations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with cross‑functional partners.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint and project management tools is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate scheduling of TD experiments across Process Development, Analytical Development, and MSAT.
• Translate development plans into executable lab schedules and resources.
• Forecast material needs and communicate to Lab Operations for replenishment.
• Serve as point of contact for TD scientists on scheduling and resourcing.
• Maintain lab operations processes and document workflows.
• Support onboarding and collect operational metrics for improvements.

Connaissances

Biotech operations

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Cross‑functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Outils

Laboratory management systems

Project management software

Excel

Description du poste

Position Title: Technical Development Operations Specialist

Location: On-Site/Philadelphia, PA

Cabaletta Bio (Nasdaq: CABA) is a late-stage clinical biotechnology company focused on developing and launching curative targeted cell therapies designed specifically for patients with autoimmune diseases. The CABA platform encompasses two complementary strategies which aim to advance the discovery and development of engineered T cell therapies with the potential to become deep and durable, perhaps curative, treatments for a broad range of autoimmune diseases. The lead CARTA (Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cells for Autoimmunity) strategy is prioritizing the development of rese-cel, a 4-1BB-containing fully human CD19-CAR T cell investigational therapy. Rese-cel is currently being evaluated in the RESET (REstoring SElf-Tolerance) clinical development program spanning multiple therapeutic areas, including rheumatology, neurology and dermatology. Cabaletta Bio's headquarters and labs are located in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, please visit www.cabalettabio.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.

Uniquely Differentiated. Rapid. Elegant.

At Cabaletta, we are driven by the shared mission of developing cures, where a patients’ own cells are used to fight disease. We are building a culture grounded in the knowledge that successful cures can be achieved for patients if every member of the Cabaletta is focused on the success of the team. To nurture this, we make an active commitment to the well‑being and continuous growth of each employee who joins the team. In this way, we are not only working to improve the lives of patients, but of everyone involved. #CabalettaCrew.

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About the Position

The Technical Development Operations Specialist centralizes day-to-day operational planning and coordination within the Technical Development (TD) organization. This role turns project priorities and experimental plans into day-to-day lab schedules and resource needs across Process Development, Analytical Development, and MSAT, working closely with Central Lab Operations to keep TD's work running smoothly. The successful candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset to a fast-paced biotechnology environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling of TD experimental activities across Process Development, Analytical Development, and MSAT, aligning project priorities against shared lab space, equipment, and other constrained resources
• Partner with scientific teams to translate development plans and project priorities into executable lab schedules
• Forecast material and consumable needs based on planned TD experiments and communicate requirements to Lab Operations to support timely replenishment
• Serve as the point of contact for TD scientists on day-to-day scheduling, resourcing, and material needs, partnering with Lab Operations to resolve conflicts as they arise
• Help ensure TD teams follow established lab operations processes and procedures, reinforcing consistency in day-to-day practices
• Facilitate coordination between TD teams and Lab Operations on shipment timing and priority for time-sensitive samples and materials
• Help ensure TD teams stay informed of equipment downtime or capacity constraints communicated by Lab Operations
• Maintain visibility into upcoming TD activities and priorities to support capacity and resource planning conversations with Lab Operations
• Support TD leaders in collecting and compiling operational metrics to inform planning and process improvements
• Help coordinate onboarding schedules for new TD team members in collaboration with HR, Lab Operations, building staff, and other relevant teams
• Develop and maintain templates, checklists, and tools that improve consistency and efficiency across TD's operations
• Identify and help resolve recurring operational bottlenecks affecting TD's ability to execute planned lab activities
• Other related duties, as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
• Approximately 2-3 years of experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical laboratory operations
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with scientists, engineers, and cross‑functional stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams; experience with project management, inventory, or laboratory management systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple activities, priorities, and timelines
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, trackers, schedules, and documentation.
• Proactive, solutions‑oriented approach with an interest in identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.
• Ability to anticipate needs, follow through on commitments, and elevate potential issues or constraints appropriately.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment where processes may still be developing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting laboratory‑based scientific or technical organizations
• Ability to anticipate operational constraints and proactively develop solutions
• Experience working in regulated biotechnology or pharmaceutical environment
• Exposure to cell & gene therapy

Our name - Cabaletta - is derived from the operatic term that represents a rapid, repetitive, and technically challenging section of an operatic aria, designed to showcase the skills of the lead singer. Analogously, Cabaletta Bio strives to achieve rapid and repetitive product development, building on our indication prioritization and biologic platform that targets the driver of specific autoimmune diseases without the need for long‑term immunosuppression.

For more information, please visit https://www.cabalettabio.com/join-our-crew

Our most important asset is our people, and we offer competitive benefits, PTO, and stock option plans.

Cabaletta Bio is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law.