Process Engineer, Cell Therapy Process Development

AstraZeneca

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Gaithersburg, MD - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 79336 - 119005
Posted on: 2 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for anEngineerto join ourAutologous CAR-TCellTherapy Process Development this roleyoullbe instrumental in supporting the development of a clinical manufacturing process ofautologousCAR-T products.

Summary of the group:

The Autologous CART Process Development team within Cell Therapy Development & Operations (CTDO)is responsible foroptimizingthe cellengineering activities required to generate CART drug product and for endtoend process development of autologous CART cell therapies. This includes earlyphase process optimization and nextgeneration process development. The team partners crossfunctionallydriveproduct optimization troubleshoot and investigate manufacturing issues andinvolve intechnology transfer to clinical and commercial manufacturing sites. The group also supports resolution of manufacturing deviations and contributes to regulatory submissions including data generation as well as drafting and reviewing submission documents.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

This position withintheProcess Development teamwill involve substantialamountofhands-oncell culture workessentiallyhumanCAR-T cell generation and in vitro expansionscale upscaledownand characterize culture processes.

As a Process Engineer you will

  • Independentlydesign implement analyze and document process development studies.

  • Collaborate within the team to interpret study results and contribute to technical discussions cross functionally forsubsequentstudy design and decision making.

  • Contribute to manufacturing support efforts including batch record and SOP development real-time troubleshooting investigation and impact assessment of deviations change control management processmonitoringand data analysis and risk assessments.

  • Authors andcontributesto development reports scientific publications patents and regulatory filings in different countries and regions.

  • Works effectively and collegially as a team member within a highly matrixed organizational structure.

Required Skills:

  • Experience with human primary cell culture (CAR-T cell culture experience highly preferred)andcell expansion.

  • Familiar withprocess development for cell therapies includingscale-upand cell characterization(flow cytometry PCR etc.).

  • ExperienceengineeringCAR-T cells.Hands-on experience with genome editing toolsandDNA/RNA transfectionapproaches.

  • Familiar with the fundamentals of DOE.

  • Strong background in experimental design and data analysis skillsareessential.

  • Ability to think critically analytically and havedemonstratedtroubleshooting and problem-solving skills based on deductive reasoning.

  • Excellent teamwork and communication skillsincluding proven technical writingskillsare. Position may require weekend work.

Desired Skills:

  • Knowledge about immunology and GMP manufacturing is highly desirable.

  • Experience with viral transduction techniquesis desirable.

  • Cell Engineeringrigor in assessing own data and that of others. Utilizes forward-looking perspective to contribute to go/no go decisions.

Education/Experience:

  • BS degree in Biochemical Engineering Biomedical Engineering Biotechnology or related field with 2-5 years or MS degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant proven experience.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $79336.80 - $119005.20. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and addition our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program. Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program 401(k) plan; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and health benefits including medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

Date Posted

05-May-2026

Closing Date

11-May-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.


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We are looking for anEngineerto join ourAutologous CAR-TCellTherapy Process Development this roleyoullbe instrumental in supporting the development of a clinical manufacturing process ofautologousCAR-T products.Summary of the group:The Autologous CART Process Development team within Cell Therapy De...
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