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Senior Research Associate, Process Science & Technology

Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!

Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com .

Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine (AIRM) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma Inc and focused on the development and commercialization of stem cell and regenerative medicine therapies. Astellas is an R&D-driven global pharmaceutical company whose philosophy is to contribute to the improvement of people's heath around the world through the provision of innovative and reliable pharmaceutical products.

AIRM has a world-class R&D team, and is pursuing a diverse range of disease indications, ranging from macular degeneration (currently in clinical trials) and other ocular indications to vascular and autoimmune disease. AIRM's intellectual property portfolio includes pluripotent stem cell platforms -- both embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells as well as other cell-based therapy research programs. AIRM is headquartered in Massachusetts.

Astellas is announcing a Sr. Research Associate, Process Science & Technology opportunity at their Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine (AIRM) site in Westborough, MA.

Purpose:

Execute studies to develop or improved processes for cell therapy products. The results of this work will justify manufacturing process or product changes designed to improve product performance and yield or identify critical parameters of processes.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with other Process Science and Technology (PST) team members, conduct laboratory experiments and tabulate results.

• Perform short- and long-term cell culture experiments of established process protocols.

• Assist in planning and implementing the development of new processing materials, procedures, and products.

• Assist in lab material inventory and lab operation.

• Assist in cellular and molecular assay development and execution.

• Assist in establishing process parameters and improving manufacturing efficiencies.

• Prepare and/or review study reports.

Quantitative Dimensions:

The work will focus on improving existing clinical trial processes and products as well as developing processes for new product candidates. Successful completion of tasks will lead to the timely initiation of new clinical trials and/or improve production efficiencies and product safety.

Organizational Context:

This person will report directly to a Principal Scientist. The individual will work closely with other members of the PST staff and interact with MST, DPD and AD groups.

Qualifications:

Required:

• BS with 4+ years or MS with 2+ in biotechnology field. Proficient in aseptic technique, mammalian-cell culture and assay experience. Broad-based knowledge of cell biology. Exceptional oral and written skills with experience in documentation.

• Previous experience in process development of cell-based products and scale-up processes.

Preferred:

• Experience with embryonic stem cells, iPS cells and their differentiation.

• Experience with hematopoietic cell culture.

• Experience with data analysis methods.

• Previous cGXP experience a plus.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation, Sick time, plus national holidays including Heritage Days, and Summer and Winter Breaks

• 401(k) match and annual company contribution

• Company paid life insurance

• Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions

• Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions

• Referral bonus program

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