Research Associate III
Location: Pearland, TX, USARelocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
In this role, you will support the development of innovative cell therapy processes by conducting experiments, analyzing results, and contributing to process development activities.
What you will get
- An agile career with opportunities for professional growth
- A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
- Competitive compensation that rewards performance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off and holiday programs
- Access to learning and development resources
What you will do
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 2–4 years of experience in bioprocessing or cell therapy development
- Strong hands-on experience with cell therapy manufacturing and process development, including pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), hematopoietic stem cells (HSC), immune cells, and other primary cell types.
- Demonstrated expertise in closed aseptic processing, including sterile welding, sealing, tubing assemblies, sampling, and contamination control practices. Bioreactor experience is a plus
- Experience operating single-use bioprocessing equipment and unit operations such as perfusion, continuous centrifugation, automated magnetic cell separation, buffer exchange, and volume reduction.
- Proficiency in sterile cell culture techniques and routine manipulation of mammalian cell cultures within controlled environments.
- Experience with GMP documentation, technical writing, strong verbal and written communication skills, and statistical data analysis
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong agility
What we are looking for
- Strong hands-on experience with cell therapy manufacturing and process development, including pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), hematopoietic stem cells (HSC), immune cells, and other primary cell types.
- Demonstrated expertise in closed aseptic processing, including sterile welding, sealing, tubing assemblies, sampling, and contamination control practices.
- Experience operating single-use bioprocessing equipment and unit operations such as perfusion, continuous centrifugation, automated magnetic cell separation, buffer exchange, and volume reduction.
- Proficiency in sterile cell culture techniques and routine manipulation of mammalian cell cultures within controlled environments.
- Experience designing experiments, performing statistical data analysis, and interpreting process performance data.
- Strong technical documentation, data reporting, and presentation skills within regulated development or manufacturing environments.
- Experience working within cGMP environments and collaborating across Manufacturing, Quality, Analytical, and Project Management functions.
