Senti Bio is seeking an experienced scientist to join our process development group for our cell therapy programs. A successful applicant will have prior experience with process development and scale up of gene modified cell therapies hands on experience taking an early clinical stage cell therapy through late phase development and be comfortable in a fast moving and nimble culture. Applicants should have current and extensive knowledge of culture expanded allogeneic cell products (e.g. NKs) comfort with pivotal stage process development and GMP tech transfer to a CDMO experience. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about the future of smart therapeutics and have the energy and boldness to thrive and grow in a dynamic and fast startup environment.
Responsibilites
Play a key role in process development for Sentis cell therapy development programs with focus on culture expanded allogeneic products including natural killer cells (NKs) and other therapeutic cell modalities.
Work closely with the CDMO MSAT team to understand key requirements and guide decision making to enable seamless transfers and process optimizations.
Develop internal capability for larger scale bioreactorbased generation of genetically modified cells suitable for transfer to a GMP facility.
Maintain thought leadership with the current cell therapy ecosystem and bring best practices to the organization.
Create process monitoring charts support RCAs and occasionally be a person in plant.
Coordinate tasks across multiple projects. Make decisions on prioritization and planning. Be the key driver to meet project timelines and milestones.
Lead in design development and of process development studies to aid in optimization and characterization of cell manufacturing processes
Apply knowledge of immune cell biology to establish process robustness
Review executed batch records extract and trend data and identify areas for improvement
Support regulatory filings through review of technical sections
Qualifications
BS/BA degree with 6 years experience or MS/PhD degree with 4 years experience in a cell therapy development setting.
4 years of cell therapy process development experience from proofofconcept to clinical manufacturing preferably with immunology cells (NKs T HSCs etc.
Experience with lentiviral retroviral and other ex vivo cell engineering vectors a plus.
Familiarity with IND regulatory requirements GMP environments and quality documentation.
Demonstrated ability to work independently in a multifunctional project at a fast moving organization.
Salary and Benefits
The base hourly range for this role is $62$70/hr. Starting pay is determined by multiple jobrelated factors including a candidates skills education and experience level benchmark and internal parity.
Significant growth opportunity as the company expands.
Empathetic supportive and collaborative colleagues and work environments
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