Assistant Scientist, Vector Volume Determination Testing

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Title: Assistant Scientist, Vector Volume Determination Testing

Location: Seattle, WA

The Assistant Scientist, Vector Volume Determination Testing position is a hands-on, laboratory-based role in the Vector Volume Determination Testing group. The candidate will execute critical vector performance testing procedures in support of engineered T-cell programs, commercial and clinical manufacturing. This role will require high quality work and timely output in a cell therapy GMP laboratory environment.

This role will transition to a team within the Cell Therapy Development (CTD) organization after the vector testing function has been sunset mid- to late-2025. In this function, the candidate will support the design and execution of experiments, analysis of results, and communication of conclusions across teams. The candidate must be able to work independently as well as with guidance from a manager and demonstrate good written and oral communication skills. The candidate will gain functional knowledge of laboratory equipment, closed system cell culture techniques and valuable exposure to the industry standards of clinical and developmental CAR-T manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine cell culture experiments per written procedures in a GMP setting, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required

• Assist with the revision and creation of process documents, such as SOPs and electronic work instructions

• Collaborate with others to coordinate day-to-day lab activities to ensure smooth operation

• Maintain laboratory space to comply with regulatory requirements and safe work environment

• Work in teams through continual interaction with internal and external teams throughout the production process to exchange information regarding the run(s) in process

• Design and execute experiments with supervision to assess new processing technologies and determine process parameter design space

• Complete timely and thorough documentation of electronic laboratory notebooks

• Critically analyze and interpret data using statistical methods

• Organize, record, and maintain large experimental data sets

• Communicate study findings across multiple departments

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.S. in Chemical/Biological Engineering, Immunology, Biology, or relevant scientific discipline with 0-3 years of biotechnology or cell therapy industry experience

• Demonstrated proficiency in aseptic processing of mammalian or primary cell culture in biological safety cabinet is required

• Experience working in, or exposure to, GMP setting, especially using Good Documentation Practices, is required

• Excellent documentation and data management skills

• Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to thrive on a team in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize work across multiple projects

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $77,960 - 94,500, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

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