We are hiring a
new member of the SciOps team whose primary focus will be supporting the daily operation of our in-house GMP manufacturing facility across two cell therapy programs. You'll work alongside the GMP Operations Lead to keep the cleanroom stocked, staged, and running - and serve as a second pair of hands on the manufacturing floor during production runs. Beyond GMP, you'll contribute to the broader operations needs that keep Retro's labs and facilities humming. You will be a part of the Scientific Operations team - a close-knit group of dedicated, resourceful humans, handling all things labs, facilities, and logistics.
About you:You are detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in bringing structure among chaos. You enjoy both compliance-driven tasks and the challenge of dynamic troubleshooting. You're hands-on, proactive, and take pride in keeping things stocked, staged, and ready so manufacturing can run smoothly. You proactively address issues, enjoy collaborating cross-functionally, and consistently demonstrate accountability and reliability. You're comfortable in fast-paced environments and passionate about supporting groundbreaking science.
What you'll do in this role:- Support day-to-day GMP operations including material ordering, receiving, inspection, logging, and distribution of consumables, PPE, and cleaning supplies across the manufacturing facility
>- Maintain GMP storage rooms, monitor inventory levels and reorder points, and manage warehouse organization and material segregation to ensure cleanroom supplies are always available
>- Prepare for manufacturing runs - scheduling support, pre-run checklists, reagent and consumable staging, and cleanroom setup
>- Serve as the second SciOps team member on the manufacturing floor during production runs, supporting operators, troubleshooting logistics in real time, and assisting with environmental monitoring
>- Support electronic batch record execution and real-time data entry in MasterControl Mx during manufacturing campaigns
>- Execute routine environmental monitoring sampling during and between runs, and document results per established procedures
>- Assist with equipment performance qualification documentation, deviation and CAPA investigation logistics, and training record coordination
>- Support vendor coordination - assisting the GMP Operations Lead with purchase orders, vendor scheduling, and receipt documentation
>- Provide hands-on support to the broader SciOps team, including improvement projects and requests relating to general lab and facilities needs
>- Serve as a key on-call responder for facility emergencies and urgent issues (such as power failures, significant leaks, cold storage alarms, etc.) - a rotating team responsibility which includes some nights, weekends, and holidays
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You might thrive in this role if you:- Have 2+ years of experience working in GMP operations, quality assurance, or another highly regulated biotech environment - bonus points if you've directly supported cell therapy manufacturing
>- Are hands-on and technically adept in cleanroom environments - you know your way around environmental monitoring equipment, understand contamination control practices, and feel at ease maintaining meticulous documentation
>- Have practical knowledge of electronic quality management or manufacturing execution systems (MasterControl, Veeva, SAP) and enjoy optimizing how things are tracked, stored, and managed
>- Are naturally organized and precise - you take pride in maintaining clear, detailed documentation and have an intuitive feel for regulatory requirements and standards
>- Communicate clearly and confidently - whether you're discussing detailed compliance procedures with the Quality team or providing updates to colleagues in non-technical roles
>- Embrace technology and organization - you're familiar with digital tools such as Google Workspace, Asana, and Notion to track tasks and document work, as well as confident in picking up new systems like MasterControl
>- Enjoy diving into complex problems and proactively troubleshooting issues - you're not one to wait for instructions when you spot a potential improvement or an operational snag
>- Are physically comfortable in an active role - you're able to safely lift and handle materials and supplies (up to 50 lbs), using appropriate support and equipment
>- Are flexible and willing to occasionally work outside regular hours to address critical GMP activities, emergencies, or maintenance needs
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Bonus if you have experience with:- Cell therapy or biologics manufacturing
>- Inventory and material handling systems (Quartzy, ERP systems, etc.)
>- Equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) support
>- Startup or early-stage biotech environments - comfortable with rapid change and scrappy problem-solving
>- Environmental monitoring program execution
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$95,000 - $115,000 a year
The annual salary range for this role is [$95,000-$115,000]. Total compensation also includes generous equity and benefits including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
>- 401(k) plan with 4% matching
>- Unlimited time off and 10 company holidays per year
>- Annual learning & development stipend
>- Free lunch and snack
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We take pride in cultivating an environment that fosters collaboration, open communication, and authenticity. We believe that great results are best delivered by a highly creative team working in concert.
