UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, and several outpatient clinics. UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest is a designated Level I Trauma Center and has the only Burn Center in the county.
Post : Manufacturing/Research Associate
Job Description
The Department of Medicine (DOM) is the largest department within the UCSD School of Medicine and is responsible for fulfilling the teaching, research, and clinical missions of the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. The department employs approximately 500 salaried faculty, 168 academic appointees, 331 residents, fellow and postdocs and 479 staff personnel.
The Advanced Cell Therapy lab is a state of the art cGMP manufacturing facility whose highly skilled team will support UC and local investigators transition novel therapies through the IND and Phase I/II clinical trials. Under general supervision, the Manufacturing Associate is responsible for performing GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) cell culture and the associated assays within a laboratory or clean room. Perform a broad range of laboratory activities in the support of cell therapy products under cGMP for use in pre-clinical & clinical studies.
Undertakes translational research and development and validation studies of processes and equipment as required. Performs all associated CTL procedures that are required to ensure the daily operation of the CTL and to maintain CTL licensing and accreditation, as indicated. Responsible for participating in the quality management and accreditation process. Responsible for culturing T cells, NK cells, neuronal cells, stem cells, embryonic stem cells, and other cell types derived from donors.
Candidate Profile
• Bachelor’s degree in a science related field of study and one year of relevant experience or a combination of experience and education required.
• Hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, drug manufacturing, or academic environment is required, with knowledge of clean room practices being essential.
• Demonstrated experience with aseptic cell culture methods, including cryopreserving, thawing, and expanding cell lines, is required.
• Strong computer skills using MS Word, Excel and email.
• Experience using basic laboratory equipment; knowledge of safe laboratory procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks and to work under the pressure of multiple demands.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions described in SOPs and batch records and to record data accurately and in a legible manner per cGMP requirements.
• Willingness to work in environment where biological (including infectious agents and blood borne pathogens), chemical, and radiological hazards are present, to perform research on the human pluripotent stem cell, to work with viruses that are infectious to humans, including adeno-associated viruses, Sendai viruses, and lentiviral vectors which are derived from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
• Experience and knowledge in iPSC cell culture techniques, including culturing and maintenance.
• Familiarity with the Miltenyi CliniMACs device, flow cytometry, and PCR techniques.
Additional Information:
Location: United States
Industry Type: Pharma/ Biotech/Clinical Research
Department: ADV CELL THERAPY LABORATORY
End Date: 15th May, 2018
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