Process Development Associate, RA II (Contract)

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Senti Bio is seeking an enthusiastic, self-driven Research Associate to join its Process Development team that is focused on advancing new products and enabling technologies.

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Senti Bio is seeking an enthusiastic, self-driven Research Associate to join its Process Development team that is focused on advancing new products and enabling technologies. This role will be part of a team of associates and scientists that develop processes and technologies for manufacturing NK-cell therapies. The position will require experimental execution, troubleshooting and optimization of processes, data analysis, drafting of and presentation of results.

Contribute to process development for cell therapy development programs, including natural killer (NK cells) and other therapeutic cell modalities

Perform small- and large-scale experiments using primary cells to support multiple operations including expansion, gene editing, selection/expansion of clones, cell harvest and cryopreservation

Perform transductions on primary human cells via viral vectors and other gene delivery methods

Supports process optimization efforts to increase process robustness, improve transduction efficiency, cell yield and purity

Contribute to donor screening and testing processes using high-throughput assays.

Collaborate with research teams on relevant ex-vivo assays (Flow Cytometry, ELISA, Luminex based assays and PCR)

Maintain accurate lab records and notebooks

Author protocols, reports and standard operating procedure documents

Present results in team meetings and delivers presentation to both small and large groups

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cell & Molecular Biology or related life science field, with a minimum of 2 years of experience, preferably in process development setting

Experience with mammalian tissue culture including both adherent and suspension cells.

Proficiency with flow cytometry strongly preferred.

Ability to design and execute experiments with minimal technical supervision. Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Highly organized and detailed oriented individual with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Must be a team player, proactive and willing to work in a small team environment.

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient with MS office and other commonly used software and technology platforms.

Self-motivated and eager to take on temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description.

Compensation for this role includes hourly base salary

The base hourly range for this role is $45-56 per hour. Starting pay is determined by multiple job-related factors including a candidate’s skills, education and experience level, benchmark, and internal parity.

Significant growth opportunity as the company expands.

Empathetic, supportive, and collaborative colleagues and work environments