CareerPlan

Senior Scientist - Cell Therapy Product Characterization

US - Gaithersburg - MDFull-time$112k–$168k2026-10-25 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead the development and execution of potency methods to characterize the function and mechanism of action of cell therapy products, integrating process and product data to define critical quality attributes.

Role type

Senior Scientist (Cell Therapy Product Characterization)

Builds

Potency assays, analytical methods, and data-driven quality strategies for cell therapy products.

Domain

Biotechnology / Cell Therapy

Required skills

Potency method development, Multicolor flow cytometry, T-cell biology, Genetic engineering technologies, Experimental design, Data analysis, Regulatory reporting, Technical writing, Cross-functional collaboration, Mentoring

Preferred skills

Python programming, AI-assisted development, Data automation, Statistical software, Spectral or imaging flow cytometry, Assay multiplexing

Technologies

Python, Statistical software, Data repositories, Spectral flow cytometry, Imaging flow cytometry

Responsibilities

Develop and execute potency methods for cell therapy characterization; Define critical quality attributes and product characterization strategies; Implement new analytical technologies for cell health and function; Integrate process and product data to identify trends; Develop automated data workflows and dashboards; Partner with process development to link parameters to quality; Investigate out-of-specification lots; Author method development and regulatory reports; Mentor junior scientists.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities