HireMinds is excited to partner with this mission-driven company developing cutting-edge technologies and infrastructure to cure fatal organ diseases.
You will oversee a team developing and implementing robust process methods for production of iPS-derived cells for development of autologous tissue engineered products.
Responsibilities:
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Manage the internal production team
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Help manage relevant academic and industry collaborations and oversee tech transfer activities from outside collaborators to internal laboratory
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Contribute to the development and implementation of analytic methods to characterize quality and suitability of iPS-derived cells
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Hire and build out production team
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Participate in selection, purchase, and implementation of laboratory equipment
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Develop, write, and review laboratory methods and protocols
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Evaluate new technologies for future process development
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Ensure process and methods for production of iPS-derived cells are GMP ready
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Author and contribute to scientific publications
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Present data to internal and external members, as well as at scientific conferences
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Author and contribute to IP and regulatory filings
Requirements:
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Master’s degree (MA/MS/MBA) in biomedical science, cell biology, or a related field
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8+ years of relevant industry experience
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2 years’ experience managing and leading teams
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Hands-on experience in stem cell therapy, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering
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Technical expertise in iPS-differentiation methods
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Background in cell bioreactor culture and scale-up
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Experience in transfer of R&D cell expansion methods to GMP