Department: Gates Institute Biomanufacturing Facility

Job Title: Cell Therapy Manufacturing Associate III



Job Summary:

This position is a full-time, subject matter expert-level position at the Gates Institute Biomanufacturing Facility (GBF) located on the CU Anschutz campus and serves on the Cell Therapy Manufacturing team. This position will be responsible for implementing operations, maintaining the cGMP facility, and properly executing procedures at the GBF to meet client and cGMP requirements. The facility is a mission-based facility for the development, manufacture, testing, and distribution of cell-based products for patient administration. This role will be a subject matter expert in the execution of cGMP Cell Therapy manufacturing and systems. This position will require experience related to general biology/chemistry and/or medical/hospital laboratory techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain processing and testing supplies, equipment, and facilities: disinfection and sterilization of tools, materials, and equipment; stocking supplies; preparing packaging, labeling, and documentation. This will include routine handling and lifting of laboratory supplies and bench-top equipment.
• Implementation of Phase I manufacturing and analytical operations of cell-based products at the facility.
• Perform work inside and outside of clean room environment (ISO 5, ISO 7, and ISO 8).
• Document manufacturing operations using Good Documentation Practices, including maintaining laboratory notebooks, GMP documents, logs, and computer databases.
• Manage tasks to meet project expectations related to timelines, budget, and quality.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, Cell Biology, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology or related field.
  
  
  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis, but not for the specific experience.
• 4+ years of experience in a cGMP, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical setting.
• 2+ years of experience with aseptic cell isolation, expansion, manipulation, and/or cryopreservation techniques.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Condition of Employment

• This position may require weekend work and work outside of normal work hours to accommodate the completion of release testing or other critical processes which cross shifts. While not typical, this irregularity of work hours should be expected.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years' experience related to cell-based therapeutics, with an emphasis on CAR-T, TCR, blood, or IPSCs based therapies.
• Experience in supporting written deviations and conducting investigations.
• Experience working with FDA CFRs related to cell processing.

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Capable of working as an individual or in a team setting.
• Motivated self-starter capable of operating in a start-up environment.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Zach Bricker, [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until July 20, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $76,119 - $102,000.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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