Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Human iPSC cell line development for cell therapy.
• Human iPSC cell line characterization and genetic engineering.
• Design and perform experiments; collect, analyze and present data to stake holders.
• Maintain organized, detailed records to support internal documentation and regulatory filing.
• Manage research lab operations, hire and mentor junior scientists.

Skills and Competencies

• Feeder-free human iPSC culture maintenance, expansion, and banking.
• Human iPSC characterization using flow cytometry, fluoresce microscopy, genotyping and qPCR assays.
• Human iPSC single cell sorting and clonal expansion.
• Human iPSC CRIPSR genome editing and CRISPR On/Off-target analysis
• iPSC lentivirus transduction and integrations site analysis using LM-PCR and NGS.
• iPSC differentiation into hematological lineages, such as T and NK cells.
• Understanding of allogeneic CAR-T and CAR-NK cell therapies.
• Proficiency in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting flow cytometric experiments.
• Practical experience in iPSC reprogramming from PBMC or isolated immune cells.
• Experience iPSC related work under cGMP condition is preferred.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team with diverse background.
• Collect, analyze and present data to internal teams and external audiences.
• Analyze, interpret and present scientific literature. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A can-do attitude and an ability to adapt to evolving priorities. Able to travel when needed.

Educational Requirement

• PhD/MS/MEng in Cell Biology, Bioengineering, Immunology or related field. Title and compensation commensurate with skills, achievements, experience and education.