Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist, Cell-Based Assays

Garuda Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on developing off-the-shelf human hematopoietic stem cell-based cellular therapies, is seeking a highly motivated senior / principal scientist to join its growing team. The full-time role will be a key analytical development team member, focusing on developing, qualifying, and transferring assays for the release and characterization of gene-edited human pluripotent and hematopoietic stem cells. Under the supervision of the Director of CMC Strategy and Product Development and working closely with the R&D Department, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of projects relevant to the core focus of the Garuda Tx. The position will be located in Cambridge, MA. Key Responsibilities : Developing and qualifying release and characterization assays for human pluripotent and hematopoietic stem cells (e.g., cell count and viability, flow cytometry, hematopoietic stem cell potency assays, etc.) Executing in vitro assays to support process development activities Collaborating internally with Garuda team, train colleagues in new techniques and maintain relationships with external scientific partners Required Qualifications : PhD with 3-5+ years of related experience, MS with 7-10+ years of related experience, or BS with 10+ years of related experience. Experience with cell culture and developing/qualifying cell-based assays Experience with transferring assays to contract testing labs Demonstrated excellence in planning, executing, and analyzing experiments Critical thinking and independence, ability to troubleshoot, solve difficult problems, and develop assay improvements Attention to detail and careful record-keeping Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to write technical reports and protocols Flexible team player excited to collaborate with internal and external partners Highly self-motivated and flexibility in working schedule to accommodate weekend work if necessary Preferred Qualifications : Experience with human pluripotent and hematopoietic stem cell culture
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