Research Associate - Process Development

ABOUT US

At Quell we seek to deliver truly innovative, life-changing therapies for our patients. Our vision as a company is to build a major global biopharmaceutical company bringing transformational and valued therapies for a range of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, as well as preventing rejection in organ transplantation, based on modular engineered Tregs.

OUR COMPANY

Quell Therapeutics Ltd (\”Quell\”), the world leader in the development of engineered T-regulatory (Treg) cell therapies for serious medical conditions driven by the immune system, announced it has raised $156 million in an oversubscribed Series B financing. The financing round was co-led by Jeito Capital, Ridgeback Capital Investments, SV Health Investors and Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC with participation from founding investor Syncona. New investors include British Patient Capital through its Future Fund: Breakthrough program, Janus Henderson Investors, Monashee Investment Management, Point72 and funds managed by Tekla Capital Management LLC.

THE ROLE

Research Associate – Process Development

We are looking to recruit a Research Associate to expand our Process Development team. The individual will be participating in the effective running of daily operations in the Process Development Team and will contribute to creation of best ways of manufacturing process to help to develop our CAR-Treg therapies.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a talented and motivated technician to contribute to a key part of our work. Quell offers an exciting and highly dynamic environment focused on developing cutting-edge Treg therapies.

• Conduct experiments under supervision, manage databases and assist in establishing relevant SOPs.
• Coordinate and collaborate with team members to assist with completion of multiple projects in a timely manner.
• Participate in execution of experiments and presentation of experimental results.
• Ensure all processes and documentation comply within the required standards.
• Comply with standard lab practices and company policies.
• Contribute to improvement of existing process design, regarding efficiency and quality.
• Assist in designing, conducting, optimizing, and evaluating new processes in manufacture within GMP environment.
• Handle primary human immune cell cultures and perform cell isolation, cell culturing, cryopreservation and other processing techniques.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum BSc degree in a relevant study field.
• Primary human immune cell cultures in an aseptic manner.
• Expertise in cell-based techniques including magnetic enrichment and flow cytometry.
• Ability to overcome challenges and possess the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management and prioritising skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of immunology and cell therapy is advantageous.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team, supporting one another and held accountable for project deliverables.
• Detail-orientated and highly accurate.
• Professional and personable communication skills.
• Driven to solve problems pragmatically.
• Demonstrates strong organisational and prioritisation skills to manage a diverse workload.
• Good working attitude, reliability, and flexibility.
• Desire to work with integrity and act as an ambassador for Quell and the wider business.

BENEFITS

• Holidays: 25 days per year.
• Life Assurance: 4 x base salary.
• Group Personal Pension: Auto enrolled at 6% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution.
• Health Cash Plan
• Private Medical Insurance for your whole family.
• Annual Bonus.

PERKS

• Fantastic collaborative environment at Translation & Innovation Hub.
• $156 Million Investment including brand new lab equipment, innovative methods, and exposure to cutting edge technology.
• Flexible working.
• Fast paced and progressive company looking for future leaders and innovators.

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