Scientist II, Analytical Development

Kincell is a technology-forward contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that streamlines analytical development, process development, CMC consulting and early-stage GMP cell therapy manufacturing.

Our focus is on developing and manufacturing immune cell therapies, including autologous and allogeneic CAR-T, CAR-NK, and CAR-M programs.

For more information, please visit our website at www.kincellbio.com.

Job Title: Scientist I

Team: Analytical Development

Reports To: Director, Analytical Development

Classification: Non-Exempt

Kincell Bio is seeking a highly motivated Scientist I who will be a key contributor to a dynamic and collaborative Analytical Development team. We offer challenging career opportunities, competitive benefits and an environment that recognizes and rewards performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This list contains the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.

• Participate in analytical development and tech transfer activities in a cGMP environment.
• Perform development activities on the following platforms: flow cytometry, ELISA based assays, luminex, qPCR, dPCR, cell based functional assays.
• Assist in the qualification of analytical methods and stability programs.
• Assist in designing experiments to facilitate the development of novel analytical methods and optimization of existing techniques.
• Analyze and interpret data collected by other team members and create reports
  
  

and presentations suitable for cross-functional and client meetings.

• Ensure Analytical Development deliverables are met in a timely manner.
• Support tech transfer to internal Quality Control operations.
• Provide analytical support for process development activities.
• Author technical development protocols, reports, and tech transfer documents.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and external parties to successfully resolve deviations, investigations, change controls, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head of Department.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Either a B.S. degree with 4+ years of assay development and validation experience or; a Master's degree in Cellular Biology, Immunology or related field with a minimum of 2 years of industry experience or; a PhD degree in Cellular Biology, Immunology or related field with a minimum of 1+ years of industry relevant experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to independently design experiments, analyze complex data and interpret and present experimental results.
• Strong sense of responsibility, strong work ethic, self-motivated attitude and teamwork orientation is an absolute must.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to multitask, operationally and strategically.
• Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize and manage through complex processes/projects.
• Will interpret and carry out an extensive variety of technical instructions in written, oral, schedule, mathematical or diagram form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
  
  

Preferred:

• Either a B.S. degree with 6+ years of assay development and validation experience or; a Master's degree in Cellular Biology, Immunology or related field with a minimum of 2 years of industry experience or; a PhD degree in Cellular Biology, Immunology or related field with a minimum of 1+ years of industry relavent experience.
• Able to mentor junior team members and support expansion of Analytical Development team.
  
  

Travel Requirements

Location

• This is a 100% site-based position located at the Gainesville, FL site.
  
  
  
  

Kincell Bio provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable, federal, state, and local laws. Kincell Bio complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: Kincell Bio values our relationships with our Recruitment Partners. We will only accept resumes from those partners who have been contracted by a member of our Human Resources team to collaborate with us. We are not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited or are received without contract.