Company

Biomedical Research

TranslationalResearchScientist(CellTherapyManufacturing)

$104–112k Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Translational Research Scientist (Cell Therapy Manufacturing). Skills: Cell Therapy Manufacturing, CAR T cell therapy, GMP, Clean room operations. Establish and lead CAR T cell manufacture. Perform magnetic enrichment, viral transduction, and cell culture”

What You'll Achieve.

Validate clinical scale manufacture; Produce cells for preclinical testing; Support experimental outcomes

Industry & Context.

Biomedical Research
Eligibility Requirements

Occasional after-hours work

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Demonstrated expertise in cell culture and advanced cell therapy workflows, Excellent organisational, documentation and communication skills, Excellent collaborative culture and be able to work effectively as a part of the dynamic research team, Knowledge of clean room operations including gowning, decontamination and environmental monitoring, Knowledge of regulations relevant to GMP cell manufacturing, PhD or equivalent research/industry experience in cell therapy, immunology, biomedical science or related discipline

Nice to Have

Experience generating, characterising and testing CAR T cells, Expertise in Flow cytometry and/or digital PCR, Graduate certificate, or equivalent, in Good Manufacturing Practice, Experience with closed-system manufacturing platforms (e. g. Miltenyi Prodigy), Knowledge of quality systems, QC assays and batch release criteria, Experience working in GMP-aligned clean room facilities, Ability to work collaboratively across research and clinical environments

What You'll Do.

Establish and lead CAR T cell manufacture

Perform magnetic enrichment

Develop and implement GMP-aligned workflows

Contribute to data packages for regulatory submissions

Lead technology transfer activities

Produce reports and presentations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with process development teams; Work collaboratively within the Brain Cancer Centre; Work across national and international consortia; Work collaboratively across research and clinical environments

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills

Full Job Description

**Job Title** Translational Research Scientist (Cell Therapy Manufacturing) **Job Description** An exciting opportunity is available for a Translational Research Scientist (Cell Therapy Manufacturing) to join a dynamic research laboratory within the Personalised Oncology Division at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute. The Jenkins Laboratory is internationally recognised for pioneering research in immunotherapy for brain cancer. Led by Professor Misty Jenkins AO, the lab focuses on developing innovative CAR T cell therapies and other immune-based strategies for aggressive paediatric and adult brain tumours. We combine cutting-edge preclinical models, advanced single-cell and proteomic technologies, and state-of-the-art cell manufacturing platforms to translate discoveries from bench to bedside. Our team works collaboratively within the Brain Cancer Centre and across national and international consortia, driven by a strong consumer focus and commitment to bringing hope and new treatments to patients and families affected by brain cancer. **About the position** We have developed a number of assets that are now poised for clinical translation. This new role will establish and lead operations in WEHI’s ISO Class 9 clean room, forming a critical part of our translational pipeline for CAR T cell therapy in brain cancer. The cleanroom will be central to validating clinical scale manufacture and producing cells for preclinical testing. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an agile CAR T manufacturing pipeline within a dynamic preclinical team in a world-leading research institute. The successful candidate will: * Demonstrate an ability to perform highly technical laboratory work with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and reproducibility. * Establish and lead CAR T cell manufacture using the Miltenyi Prodigy platform. * Perform magnetic enrichment, viral transduction, and cell culture using clinical scale processes. * Develop and implement GMP-

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