Garuda Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on developing off-the-shelf human hematopoietic stem cell-based cellular therapies, is seeking a highly motivated associate / senior associate to join its growing team. The full-time role will be a key member of the process development team, focusing on scaling up pluripotent stem cell expansion and differentiation in bioreactors, as well as implementing closed-system cell processors (e.g., cell washers, magnetic separation instruments, etc.) into a clinical manufacturing process. Under the supervision of the Director of CMC Strategy and Product Development and working closely within the R&D Department, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of projects relevant to the core focus of the Garuda Tx. The position will be located in either Burlington, MA or Cambridge, MA.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Culturing human pluripotent stem cells in various conditions, aiming to scale up expansion and differentiation
• Implementation of closed-system cell processing systems
• Designing and executing well-controlled in vitro experiments to demonstrate technological feasibility and improvements for characterization of cell product and/or achieve proof-of-concept in animal models
• Collaborating internally with Garuda team, train colleagues in new techniques and maintain relationships with external scientific partners

Required Qualifications:

• PhD with 1-3 years, MS with 5-7 years, or BS with 7 years of related experience
• Experience with cell culture in bioreactors and closed-system cell processing systems
• Demonstrated excellence in planning, executing, and analyzing experiments
• Critical thinking and independence, ability to troubleshoot, solve difficult problems, and develop process improvements
• Attention to detail and careful record-keeping
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to write technical reports and protocols
• Flexible team player excited to collaborate with internal and external partners
• Highly self-motivated and flexibility in working schedule to accommodate weekend work if necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with human pluripotent stem cell culture
• Experience with DOE and JMP

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