Job Description
Process Development Scientist – Cell Therapy Manufacturing
Northreach is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent in the cell & gene therapy, fintech, and digital sectors. Our mission is to provide clients and candidates with a seamless and personalised recruitment experience and create a positive work environment that encourages equality, innovation, and professional growth. we have partnered with an extremely exciting start-up that are looking for a lab-oriented Process Development Scientist with a passion for automation and scalable Industry 4.0 solutions in the field of cell therapy manufacturing. In this role, you will be instrumental in helping our customers deliver cell therapies to patients at scale.
Responsibilities:
* Adapt to a dynamic, growth-focused start-up environment while working closely with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers.
* Manage and execute tasks across multiple programs, ensuring timely delivery to meet ambitious project deadlines.
* Contribute to system and sub-system testing across diverse projects, supporting both early-stage technology and mature product development, while keeping stakeholders informed on progress.
* Collaborate with customers to understand process requirements and develop experimental plans aimed at bioprocess de-risking.
* Enhance the operational performance of BSL2+ capabilities by ensuring compliance with policies and procedures and participating in risk assessment activities.
Requirements:
* MSc in Biochemistry, Immunology, Bioprocess Engineering, or a related discipline (PhD preferred).
* Hands-on experience working within a Quality by Design (QbD) framework in a Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology R&D setting.
* Technical expertise in cell therapy and/or bioprocess development, with a focus on Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT) and/or late-stage process development.
* Practical experience with primary human cell culture, blood processing, semi-automated processing equipment, Design of Experiments (DoE), and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
* Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor language and terminology to suit different audiences.
* Proven innovative skills and experience contributing to complex technology projects.
Desirable but not essential:
* Experience with flow cytometry, dPCR, and cell-based assays.
* Understanding of the validation requirements for new cell processing paradigms.
This role offers the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of cell therapy manufacturing, making a tangible impact on the development of life-changing treatments.