Senior Cellular Therapy Scientist

Responsibilities

• Manufacture autologous and allogeneic cell and gene therapy products using aseptic techniques according to SOPs and clinical trial guidance.
• Perform cell and gene therapy product manufacturing under GXP (GLP, GTP, GMP, GDP) guidelines to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct quality control testing using immunological and cell biological techniques.
• Lead process development, assay optimization, validation, and technology transfer from lab bench to clinical manufacturing.
• Provide technical and administrative oversight to personnel performing routine and specialized analyses.
• Assist in department management, including overseeing day-to-day operations, equipment maintenance, and environmental monitoring.
• Document processing records, generate reports, and assist in inspections/audits from the FDA and other regulatory agencies.
• Perform preclinical research projects utilizing techniques such as cell culture, lentivirus transduction, qPCR, and flow cytometry.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Immunology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Proficiency with aseptic techniques.
• Strong knowledge of GXP guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a related scientific field.
• Experience in a cellular therapy laboratory, clinical hematology, or blood bank setting.
• Expertise in bone marrow/stem cell processing, apheresis, or cell culture.
• Experience with the isolation and expansion of immune cell populations (e.g., T-cells, NK cells, monocytes).
• Experience with characterization assays such as flow cytometry, ELISA, and functional assays.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness programs.
• 401(k) matching.
• Comprehensive lifecycle benefits designed to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

About the Company

Northwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, dedicated to a patient-first approach. We strive to cultivate a positive workplace where every interaction makes a difference in the quest for better healthcare.