Job Description: - Scientifically lead a discovery research team developing innovative ways to manufacture cell product for clinical trial. - Subject matter expert in CAR T cell process development and manufacturing. - Execute research timelines to meet program and corporate objectives. - Design, execute, and interpret process development study data to understand the mechanism-of-action and play an active role in subsequent scientific discussions to drive decisions. - Write and review protocols, SOPs, technical reports, regulatory documents, and memos to summarize experiments and investigations. - Partner with internal cross-functional team members to facilitate technical assessment, technical transfer, and IND filing. - Closely mentor scientists to further develop talent within the group. - Other duties will be assigned, as necessary.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: - Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Immunology, Genetic Engineering, or related discipline. - Extensive hands-on experience with CRSIPR- genome engineering in multiple cell types. - Independently design constructs and sgRNA for KO/KI through non-viral gene transfer technologies (EP, LNP) or viral transfer technologies (LVV, RVV, VLP). - Profound skills in analytical methods including but not limited to flow cytometry, real-time PCR, off-target evaluation, NGS, ddPCR. - Much experience in CAR-T, CAR-γδT, or CAR-NK cell immunotherapies, including cell culture, immune cell activation, expansion, viral transduction or /and non-viral gene transfer, in vitro & in vivo characterization. - Excellent communication skills both in English and Chinese, detail-oriented organization skills, and team collaboration skills. - Strong ability to edit data, report data, present findings to management is required. - Ability to manage priorities and make decisions in a fast-paced environment to make sure deliverables are achieved in a timely fashion. - A strong track record of scientific accomplishments, including first-author publications, patent applications, and/or presentations at major national meetings, is required. - Occasional domestic or international travel required.