What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cell Therapy Specialist I/II position at arcellx?
Who We Are
Arcellx is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy by engineering innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases. We believe that cell therapies are one of the forward pillars of medicine and our mission is to destroy cancer and advance humanity by developing cell therapies that are safer, more effective, and more broadly accessible.
Our team members are made up of talented innovators and dreamers working from our offices in Rockville, Maryland, and Redwood City, California. At Arcellx, we hire exceptional people and create a fun, diverse, supportive, and informal environment that allows everyone to do their best work.
What Matters to Us
Living our core values is essential to maintaining a work environment that is high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative. We look for candidates who demonstrate strong values alignment and bring different backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities to the team.
Arcellx Core Values
- Start with authenticity: We foster an inclusive environment where each person can bring their authentic self to work.
- Think ‘we’ before ‘me’: We prioritize collective success, collaborating and supporting one another to achieve our shared goals.
- Embrace the challenge: We deliver exceptional results by working with shared determination and a commitment to doing what’s right.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Cell Therapy Specialist, your mission is to deliver to patients every time! Our potentially life-saving treatments would not exist without the work of our cell therapy team. Your work will have a tremendous impact on our ability to deliver our transformative cell therapy to the patients who need it most.
The “Fine Print” – What You’ll Do
- Key Responsibilities
- Accurately follow manufacturing batch records (MBRs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
- Execute end-to-end cell therapy manufacturing operations including:
- Operation of manufacturing equipment for batch production
- Media preparation, reagent handling, buffer preparation
- Aseptic processing in controlled cleanroom environments
- Provide technical support for T-cell manufacturing process changes, process validation, discrepancy / deviation, and investigation evaluation
- Document all activities in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
- Author and review documents including MBRs, protocols, deviation reports, and SOPs.
- Participate in risk assessments, gap/facility fit analysis, deviation investigations, change controls, CAPAs, and root-cause analysis.
- Maintain strict compliance with regulatory and internal quality standards
- Perform routine maintenance activities required for a GMP environment
- Partner closely with MSAT, QA, QC, Supply Chain, and Facilities teams
Skills and Experience We Look For
- Bachelor’s degree in in relevant scientific field and 5 years of industry experience in cell therapy manufacturing
- Excellent aseptic techniques and experience with cell processing equipment
- Ability to operate within a clean room environment for long durations
- Understanding of GMP principles and cleanroom operations
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
- Exceptional collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, or shift schedules as required
Rewards at Arcellx
Our people are our greatest asset, and supporting their well-being is an essential part of delivering on our mission and impacting the lives of patients. Putting this belief into practice means offering strong compensation and benefits.
The estimated base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000 per year. Where a candidate falls within that range is determined by factors such as years of experience. Our compensation package also includes an annual bonus based on company goals and an equity (RSU) grant. We do offer relocation assistance for roles if required.
Our market-leading benefits package includes: 100% coverage for medical, dental and vision for team members and dependents, unlimited vacation, a 3-day weekend every month, fully-paid parental leave for up to 6 months, tuition reimbursement, 401k employer contribution and more.
Join us in our quest to reimagine cell therapy and destroy cancer. For more on our technology, culture, and team, go to www.arcellx.com.
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Salary : $90,000 - $130,000