Full-Time
Associate Scientist
Process Development
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Cellares
201-500 employees
Develops and manufactures cell therapies efficiently
Compensation Overview
$90k - $210kAnnually
Mid
San Bruno, CA, USA
Position requires onsite presence in South San Francisco, CA.
- BS or MS in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field with 4-10 years of process development experience in the cell and gene therapy field
- Experience in aseptic technique and primary immune cell culture
- Extensive experience using and troubleshooting semi-automated instruments and laboratory information management systems
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong technical writing skills and experience authoring SOPs and reports
- Familiarity with cell therapy analytical testing methods, such as flow cytometry and cell-based assays is preferred
- Creative, self-motivated, eager to take on a wide variety of tasks and grow with the evolving technology
- Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset
- Provide hands-on support to small-scale and scale-up experiments and overall development of the Cellares advanced cell therapy manufacturing platform
- Interpret and adapt a cell therapy manufacturing process from a client to the Cellares platform; design and execute experiments related to workflow development and scale-up
- Develop process diagrams and flowcharts for novel and existing processes with minimal oversight
- Create project plan, timeline, and report on timelines during project execution; address blockers and challenges during the execution
- Perform primary cell line maintenance and leukopak processing, including isolation, activation, gene modification, expansion and cryopreservation
- Draft and review work instructions, standard operating procedures, test plans, and reports
- Generate and review process documentation including but not limited to Manufacturing Batch Records and Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Analyze and interpret process data, generate presentations, present technical results at departmental meetings and data review meetings
- Identify and investigate process deviations and non-conformances, document findings and implement effective corrective and preventive actions
- Perform routine laboratory activities including ordering, restocking, and equipment qualification/maintenance.
Cellares develops and manufactures cell therapies in the biotechnology sector, operating as an Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) that combines these processes in one facility. Its proprietary "Smart Factory" technology features an automated single-use cartridge system, which increases productivity, reduces costs, and lowers process failure rates compared to traditional methods. The company serves a range of clients, including preclinical, clinical, and commercial entities, and has partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies for CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing. Cellares aims to provide efficient and cost-effective manufacturing services, distinguishing itself from competitors in the biotechnology industry.
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$345.3M
Headquarters
South San Francisco, California
Founded
2019
6 month growth
↑ 9%1 year growth
↑ 32%2 year growth
↑ 86%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The $380M worldwide capacity reservation and supply agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb underscores Cellares' strong market position and growth potential.
- The launch of Cell Q, the world's first automated cGMP QC workcell, demonstrates Cellares' commitment to innovation and operational efficiency.
- The addition of industry veteran Christi Shaw to the advisory board brings invaluable expertise and leadership to the company.
What critics are saying
- The complexity of integrating advanced technologies like the Cell Shuttle and Cell Q could lead to operational challenges and delays.
- The highly competitive biotechnology sector requires continuous innovation to maintain a leading position, which can be resource-intensive.
What makes Cellares unique
- Cellares is the first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO), combining development and manufacturing processes under one roof, unlike traditional CDMOs.
- Their proprietary 'Smart Factory' technology, including automated single-use cartridge systems, significantly boosts productivity and reduces costs and process failure rates.
- Strategic partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies like Bristol Myers Squibb and Lyell highlight their industry credibility and advanced capabilities.
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