Biological Scientist II-GMP Lab

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Social/Behavioral Science
Department:29190000 - MD-NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

Classification Title:

Biological Scientist II

Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field and three years of experience or Master's degree in biology or a related field with one year of relevant experience.
Job Description: Manufacturing & Processing
Execute cell processing procedures in accordance with approved SOPs, batch records, and GMP requirements
  • Perform aseptic processing, cell culture, expansion, cryopreservation, thawing, and formulation activities.
  • Prepare reagents, materials, and equipment required for manufacturing runs.
  • Maintain cleanroom standards, gowning compliance, and contamination control practices.
Documentation & Compliance
  • Accurately complete batch records, logbooks, and GMP documentation contemporaneously. Participate in deviation reporting, CAPA support, and change control implementation. Maintain compliance with cGMP, institutional, and regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in deviation reporting, CAPA support and change control implementation.
  • Record and maintain detailed research procedures and results.
  • Maintain compliance with cGMP, institutional, and regulatory requirements.
  • Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and maintain audit-ready records.
Training
  • Participate in training activities for co-workers and junior staff.
  • Perform scheduled tasks requiring strict adherence to SOPs with meticulous reporting and data entry.
Quality Control & Analytical Testing
  • Perform analytical testing for cell therapy product release including flow cytometry, ELISA, endotoxin, Gram Stains and related assays.
  • Assist with in-process monitoring and sample preparation.
  • Analyze resulting data using statistical models to ensure product quality and process consistency.
  • Document test results and ensure traceability in compliance with GMP requirements.
Expected Salary:

$61,350-$69,700

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field and three years of experience or Master's degree in biology or a related field with one year of relevant experience.
Preferred:

-Prior experience in small- to intermediate-scale cell therapy manufacturing under GMP conditions strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with autologous cell therapy manufacturing workflows is highly desirable.
-Experience with aseptic technique in ISO-classified cleanroom environments.
-Working knowledge of cGMP regulations and documentation practices.
-Understanding of Quality Control processes and basic analytical testing methods.--Experience with flow cytometry, cell counting systems, or other cell-based analytical assays is a plus.
-Prior hands-on experience in clinical-stage cell therapy manufacturing under GMP conditions.
-A working understanding of quality control principles, and basic analytical testing skills to support in-process monitoring and product release activities.

Skills:
-Strong aseptic technique.
-High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
-Ability to follow complex written procedures precisely.
-Understanding of chain-of-identity and chain-of-custody principles-Team-oriented with strong communication skills.
-Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical manufacturing environment.
-Proficient in Office Suite software.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
-Must be able to lift heavy boxes (approximately 50 lbs)
-Must be in good physical condition to clean the GMP facilities on a regular basis

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For consideration, please complete an application and include a cover letter, resume and the names and email addresses of three to five references. 

 Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

 

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