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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in chemistry, microbiology, biological sciences, etc. with 4 years of experience. Or PhD in related field with 2 years of experience.
• Experience with CAR T, TCR, T cells, gene editing, and/or cell and gene therapy process development/manufacturing desired.
• Aseptic technique and cell culture experience is strongly desired.
• cGMP experience is preferred.
• Management experience is desired.
• Experience with large scale/high throughput clinical cell manufacturing or gene-editing platforms a plus.
• Knowledge of and experience generating SOPs, batch records, and other documentation for tech transfer into cGMP preferred.
• Experience with tech transfer, engineering/qualification runs a plus.
• Experience with following assays required/preferred: cell culture, ELISA, tumor-killing assays, flow cytometry/CyTOF/FACS, qPCR/PCR, gene editing/CRISPR
• Experience with the following software preferred: Prism/GraphPad, FlowJo/Cytobank, Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint, SnapGene, a plus: DOE software/JMP

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree in related scientific field and 6 years relevant experience; or Master's degree and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Thorough knowledge of the principles of molecular biology, biological process engineering
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Understanding of principles and compliance with cGMP, raw materials and documentation requirements
• Demonstrated cGMP clean room oversight and management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently sit, grasp lightly, use fine hand manipulation, repetitive pipetting, perform desk-based computer tasks, and lift, carry, push, and pull objects up to 15 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May require working in close proximity to blood borne pathogens.
• Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present.
• Position requires working in a cGMP clean room environment.
• Position may work with viruses: lentiviruses, adenoassociated viruses, and/or retroviruses.
• Position may work with human embryonic stem cells (hESCs). * Employee must perform tasks that require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses and shoes, protective clothing and gloves, and possibly a respirator.
• May be exposed to high voltage electricity, radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise > 80dB TWA, Allergens/Biohazards/ Chemicals, and confined spaces.
• May require extended or unusual work hours based on clinical manufacturing requirements and business needs. May be required to stay at work until product is released.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $138,000 to $161,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

As an organization that receives federal funding, Stanford University has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that will apply to all university employees, including those working remotely in the United States and applicable subcontractors. To learn more about COVID policies and guidelines for Stanford University Staff, please visit https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/working-stanford/covid-19/interim-policies/covid-19-surveillance-testing-policy