"Manufacturing Assistant"

The Laboratory for Cell & Gene Medicine (LCGM) at Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking a Manufacturing Assistant for the process development and manufacturing team. The LCGM is a ~20k ft2 multi-product Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing facility that provides regulatory, quality systems, process development and manufacturing support to the School of Medicine, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital (LPCH) and Stanford Health Care (SHC). It supports by developing first in human cell and gene-based therapies for the treatment of disease and the promotion of health in pediatric and adult patients in Phase I/II clinical trials.

The person hired for this role will join a Process Development and Manufacturing team comprised of scientists, manufacturing specialists, and manufacturing associates. The specialist hired for this role will have a role focused on manufacturing cell products for the phase I/II clinical trials supported by Stanford investigators or outside collaborators. Work is to be consistent with principles of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and aligned with the clinical trial investigational phase for treating patients with incurable diseases. This position entails work under Biosafety Level 2 (BSL2) and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) level conditions and adherence to corresponding requirements.

LCGM is a growing, dynamic team who are dedicated to supporting translational medicine and contributing to Stanford Medicine’s mission. We invite you to join our team!

Learn more about our team here: https://med.stanford.edu/lcgm.html.

Duties include:

• Plan, prepare for and perform human clinical materials biomanufacturing campaigns typically as an operator or a verifier. Prepare final formulated cellular products for clinical trials within production timelines and manufacturing schedules.
• Support upstream and downstream process development and manufacturing of viral vectors for cell and gene therapies
• Help with general lab maintenance as needed; maintain lab stock, manage chemical inventory and safety records, and provide general lab support as needed
• Assist with orientation and training of new staff or students on lab procedures or techniques.
• Identify, document and report operating excursions and facility deficiencies; make recommendations for process improvements and documentation improvements including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and manufacturing Batch Records (BRs).
• Devise and revise methods and/or processes for SOPs and BRs.
• Independently track, verify and ensure cGMP grade raw materials for biomanufacturing. Identify and plan for supply chain and raw materials lead times for scheduled campaigns.

Other duties may also be assigned

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. The pay range for this position working in the California Bay area is $40.52 to $44.33 per hour.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and following SOPs and batch records preferred
• Aseptic technique experiences desired
• Experience with cell therapy manufacturing desired
• cGMP experience is preferred
• Gene Therapy using CRISPR Cas9 preferred

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree in related scientific field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Strong understanding of biological scientific principles
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn quickly and master computer programs, databases and scientific applications
• Ability to work under deadlines with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain relationships and communicate effectively
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work.
• Maintain knowledge of cGMP environment requirements.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES: None

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 35 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May require working in close proximity to blood borne pathogens.
• Ability to work with unpredictable manufacturing schedules.
• Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present.
• Position primarily requires working in a cGMP clean room environment.
• Position may work with viruses: lentiviruses, adeno-associated viruses, and/or retroviruses.
• Employee must perform tasks that require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses and shoes, protective clothing and gloves.
• 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.