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Cell Therapy Technician
10 MAR '23: This Leiden-based organisation comprises a state-of-the-art facility and expert knowledge on the development, production, and commercialisation of Cell and Gene Therapies. They help academic and industrial Cell & Gene Therapy developers to enter the clinical stage by bringing together the required expertise from various departments in a brand-new development & GMP manufacturing facility. They enable the next generation of therapies by translating research programs into actionable health solutions for patients.
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Biotechnical
R&D
Netherlands
40 hours per week
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About your role
This is how you will make the difference
For the organisation's Cell Therapy department, we are looking for a Technician with hands-on experience with (induced) pluripotent stem cells. As a Cell Therapy Technician, you will participate in the process development and manufacturing of innovative Cell- and Gene Therapy products.
You will work in their development laboratories to support the process development of Cell- and Gene Therapy products and participate in the manufacturing of Cell- and Gene Therapies in their state-of-the-art clean room facility. Furthermore, you'll write and maintain manufacturing-related documents in alignment with applicable GxP guidelines and support the set-up of our new laboratories and the qualification of equipment.
what's needed
What you bring
The organisation is looking for a self-organised and proactive technician with hands-on experience with (induced) pluripotent stem cells who can support our development and manufacturing activities.
You also have:
- BSc. or MLO4, in a relevant field (biomedicine, biochemistry, biotechnology or similar);
- At least 2 years (when BSc) of relevant work experience;
- At least 5 years (when MLO) of relevant work experience;
- Knowledge of GMP standards;
- Knowledge of cell culture, primary cell isolation;
- Experience in working with cells in a Good Manufacturing Process (GMP) environment is preferred;
- Solid verbal and written communication skills in English;
- Experienced in generating SOPs for GMP.
What we offer
What's in it for you
As a Cell Therapy Technician at this organisation, you will receive a competitive salary and an excellent pension plan. Not to mention the many opportunities and exciting dynamics of a scale-up environment and GMP training by our expert team. A standard full-time position at this organisation is 36 hours. In addition to your salary, you receive:
- A 13th-month payment;
- An 8% holiday allowance.
You will join the team early, giving you the unique opportunity to co-define the company and contribute to the organisation's establishment. Your expertise is critical for our successful launch, meaning you will enjoy a lot of responsibility and impact regarding crucial decisions. If this position excites you, we would love to hear from you! You will report to our Head of Cell Therapy.
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