• Laboratory Sciences & Support
• Full-Time
Job Description
The Yang Engineering Immunity Lab at UCLA (https://www.liliyanglab.com/) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Specialist to join our interdisciplinary team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation cell therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases, with a clear translational focus from bench to bedside.
You will work alongside a talented group of scientists and clinical researchers to advance our therapeutic pipeline towards clinical trials. The ideal candidate will bring substantial expertise in gene engineering and CAR-based cell therapies.
Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance cell therapy programs.
• Design and perform IND-enabling studies to manufacture and characterize cell therapy products.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and support technology transfer to GMP facilities.
• Generate and maintain critical documentation, including protocols, batch records, and study reports.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the goals of the lab and institution.
Required Qualifications:
• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of biological research experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in gene & cell therapy research.
• Proven track record of success in a similar or equivalent role.
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