**Research Associate, R&D Applications** **Location** : South San Francisco **Pay** : $30-$45/hr **Shift** : M-F, standard working hours **Type** : 6-month contract with possibility for extension and conversion **Position Summary** We are seeking an innovative and highly motivated Research Associate to join our new R&D Applications team. This individual will interface across many parts of the company and contribute significantly to the development of our advanced cell therapy manufacturing platform. The primary focus of this position is to support the design and execution of experiments, as well as the development of standard processes using the company's platform. The ideal candidate will be multidisciplinary and have hands-on experience in process development. Candidates should also enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows. **Responsibilities** + Under the supervision of scientists, provide hands-on support to small-scale and scale-up experiments and overall development of the advanced cell therapy manufacturing platform. + Support cell line maintenance and leukopak processing, including isolation, activation, gene modification, expansion, and cryopreservation. + Contribute to high-quality technical documents, procedures, and reports. + Contribute to analysis and presentation of technical results at departmental meetings. + Perform routine laboratory activities including ordering, restocking, and equipment qualification/maintenance. **Requirements** + BS/MS or equivalent in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or related field. + 1-4 years of process development or cGMP manufacturing experience in the cell therapy or bioprocessing field. + Hands-on experience in aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture; experience in primary immune cell culture or bioreactors preferred. + Hands-on experience with semi-automated instruments for cell therapy manufacturing. 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