**Why Mayo Clinic** Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed. **Responsibilities** Join the Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics at Mayo Clinic! Mayo is seeking a candidate to continue to build out our process development team in Jacksonville, FL where you will have the opportunity to drive new and various therapies to clinic alongside some of the best medical personnel in the country. We are seeking candidates with proven ability to successfully work independently and collaboratively across functions to enhance quality, quantity, efficiency, and fuel breakthroughs that can deliver needed therapies to the patients that need them and make an impact on people’s lives. Responsibilities: More specifically, we are looking for a scientist that can lead the development, scale-up and optimization of novel/new biotherapeutics in preparation for cGMP compliant manufacturing operations including cell therapy CAR-T drug products. + Develop, optimize, and execute various cell therapy processes including cell culture, cell selection, activation, expansion, and harvest + Design and execution of studies to support process optimization for clinical translation of novel biotherapeutics + Optimize process steps to target process scale for improvement of existing methods or implementation of novel technology + Analysis, organization, and presentation of data in a clear and concise manner + Author, review, and coordinate technical documentation such as batch documentation, laboratory notebooks, protocols, and reports + Draft and review technical documentation to support clinical production and product validation for FDA-regulated, cGMP compliant manufacturing operations + Provides direction and training to junior scientists and manufacturing personnel + Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, effective, efficient, and organized, familiarity with 5S methodology a plus + Develop release test methods, maturation of research analytical methodology into development and cGMP, analytical method technology transfer to and from our facilities and/or contract vendors. + Apply DOE/QBD principals to plan and perform experiments, analyze data, and generate presentations for communication to working group and department wide + Familiarity of analytical methods and experience in statistical analysis using JMP preferred **Qualifications** Education/Experience Required: + PhD (5+ years of relevant industry experience) in chemical/biochemical engineering, biomedical engineering, immunology, cell/molecular biology, or other related science from an accredited institution. + Experience in CAR-T cell therapy and similar cell therapy products, bioprocessing, process development, immunology, and/or cancer biology preferred + Experience in development and characterization of cell therapy products, specifically CAR-T preferred + Self-motivated, highly organized, efficient, and able to work independently exercising strong decision-making skills + Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary. + Capable of reproducing a reference method using available procedures without supervision + Demonstrated analytical and scientific competency with process development and/or validation of lab techniques or procedures. + Experience with data collection, organization, analysis and delivery of information + Experience with assay development highly desired + Preference given to candidates with experience in immune effector cell biomanufacturing Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Mayo Clinic does not participate in OPT Stem extensions. **Exemption Status** Exempt **Compensation Detail** $97,531.20 - $146,452.80/ year; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. **Benefits Eligible** Yes **Schedule** Full Time **Hours/Pay Period** 80 **Schedule Details** Monday - Friday; 8am - 5 pm **Weekend Schedule** As needed **International Assignment** No **Site Description** Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations) **Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer** As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available. **Recruiter** Stephanie Brackey **Equal opportunity** As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.