CareerPlan

Associate Scientist

US - Gaithersburg - MDFull-time$69k–$104k2026-10-22 → 2026-11-10
Based in United States

Core

Support early-stage CAR-T cell product development and optimization, focusing on formulation, fill/finish, and cryopreservation processes.

Role type

Associate Scientist (Cell Therapy/Biopharmaceuticals)

Builds

CAR-T cell drug products for oncology patients

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Cell Therapy / Oncology

Required skills

mammalian cell culture, aseptic processing, cell product formulation, cell-based analytical methods (cell counting, viability), flow cytometry, data analysis

Preferred skills

automated cell-processing platforms (Finia, Sepax, Cue, LOVO), cryobiology, formulation science, excipient screening, Design of Experiments (DoE)

Technologies

Finia, Sepax, Cue, LOVO, cryogenic storage equipment, controlled-rate freezing equipment

Responsibilities

Design and execute experiments for formulation, fill/finish, and cryopreservation; Operate cell-processing and cryogenic equipment; Perform assays for product quality and cellular health; Analyze experimental data and communicate conclusions; Maintain laboratory documentation and protocols; Collaborate with analytical and process development teams

Seniority

Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC