Senior Research Associate - Process Development

BrainChild Bio is seeking an enthusiastic, self-driven Senior Research Associate to join our Process Core team within Process Development. The successful candidate will be part of a team of associate scientists and engineers that design, execute, and analyze experiments supporting process development studies, material generation runs, automation efforts, and process characterization activities.  This position requires positive, collaborative abilities, clear organizational skills, and excellent prioritization to help drive timely delivery of high quality experimental data to advance programs and support regulatory filings. If you are creative problem solver that thrives while working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, come join us!

Responsibilities:

• Lead design and execution of experiments to support cell therapy process development including Design of Experiments (DOE) studies to efficiently optimize unit operations
• Coordinate planning activities prior to study execution including batch record authoring and reagent/material preparation
• Independently troubleshoot study execution challenges, evaluate potential impacts, and recommend path forward
• Document experiments in a timely and thorough manner using electronic laboratory notebooks
• Perform statistical data analysis using JMP software
• Author study reports detailing experimental work and summarizing results
• Present experimental findings to cross-functional teams following study completion

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or other related discipline
• 4+ years of relevant laboratory experience.  Prior experience in cell therapy industry preferred.
• Proficiency with mammalian cell culture sterile technique
• Proficiency with lab electronic notebook and report writing
• Flexibility with work schedule (i.e., occasional weekend work)