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Manufacturing Associate

Job description:

Manufacturing Associate

Classification:

Full Time

Company Summary:

At Longeveron we are developing treatments for some of the world’s most devastating illnesses and rare diseases using cell therapies. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have unique, pro-regenerative properties that may offer hope for millions of individuals afflicted by Alzheimer’s disease, as well as children born with neonatal heart conditions such as hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). We are a clinical stage biotechnology company working to execute clinical trials of our lead investigational product, Lomecel-BTM, and our laboratories are driving the development of new technologies to assess and harness the potential of MSCs for human health. Longeveron brings together the best minds in life science innovation to deliver regenerative medical therapies for unmet medical needs, holding true to our values and core principles: Integrity, Ethics, Scientific Approach, and Regeneration.

Job Summary:

This position will actively be engaged in manufacturing and research and development (R&D) functions of the GMP facility. The incumbent in this position will be expected to have primary responsibilities for the isolation and processing of mesenchymal bone marrow cells, and other cell types that may be processed in conformance with strict FDA guidelines. In addition to possessing complex and technically demanding skills, the incumbent must be able to exercise independent judgment and work without supervision throughout the various stages of the cellular harvesting process (which may include isolation of cells through density gradient, separation, purification, or positive/negative selection using antibodies, determination of purity/quality, etc.). The incumbent is also expected to contribute actively to the development and testing of new methodologies and technologies, including the design and execution of experiments, the independent evaluation of new equipment, reagents, and other materials, and to make recommendations based on expertise and experimental results. translational research.

Major Areas of responsibility:

  • Responsible for all approved manufacturing processes. Functions include but are not limited to isolation, culture, cell count and viability, and cryopreservation of cells. Must exercise independent judgment at multiple junctures of the process, take corrective actions, and troubleshoot as needed.
  • Actively participate in the design and execution of experimental R&D initiatives to improve current technologies and methodologies including but not limited to, testing of new media and reagents to determine suitability of use, assessment of new equipment and disposable materials, design of new components used in isolation, and making independent recommendations to Longeveron leadership.
  • Responsible for scheduling calibrations and certifications for equipment in the GMP facility.
  • Responsible for media preparation, laboratory maintenance, reagent receipt and inspection, data entry and analysis, and stocking of supplies, as necessary.
  • Responsible for inventory management including but not limited to cryopreserved product and processed patient samples, supplies and reagents using a LIMS (laboratory information management system) or other inventory mechanism.
  • Assist in the development of training programs.
  • Maintain appropriate control and quality procedures, ensure compliance with current safety requirements.
  • Coordinate laboratory activities with other departments, agencies and entities.
  • Maintain knowledge of technological advancements in biotech laboratory testing.
  • Prepare and maintain required documentation of procedures, test results; record and analyze data.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • May require working weekends and holidays.

Position Qualifications:

  • Bachelor or associate degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a cGMP environment.
  • Fluent (oral/written) English.
  • Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.

 

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. Longeveron’s corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in the Converge Miami Building in Miami, Florida. This state-of-the-art GMP facility consists of 3,000 ft2 of cleanroom space containing 8 ISO 7 cleanrooms and ancillary areas as well as 1,150 ft2 of R&D, process development, quality control and warehousing space. All products are manufactured and released based on FDA guidance to include 21 CFR 210, 211, 606 and 610.

Longeveron is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to lmoss@longeveron.com

REPLAY AVAILABLE FROM OUR KOL EVENT

Click here to replay our KOL event, which was held on August 16, 2023,  featuring Sunjay Kaushal, MD, PhD and Ram Kumar Subramanyan, MD, PhD, discussing the potential for Medicinal Signaling Cells (MSCs), such as those making up Longeveron’s Lomecel-B™ injection, to improve the outcome for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) patients.

Click Here to Watch the Replay