QC Associate at Arcellx

Redwood City, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Cell TherapyIndustries

Requirements

  • BS or MS in Biological Sciences, Immunology, or a related field
  • 2+ years in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including cell therapy/CAR-T experience
  • Hands-on experience with molecular assays and flow cytometry
  • Experience in cell culture and performing CAR-T functional assays
  • Familiarity with GMP-compliant lab practices and QC data tracking
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Execute GMP-compliant testing of cell therapy products and in-process samples, with a focus on molecular assays (ddPCR, qPCR), flow cytometry, and functional assays for CAR-T cells
  • Perform cell culture and expansion of engineered T cells, maintaining aseptic technique and quality standards
  • Contribute to drafting and updating SOPs, forms, and logbooks governing lab operations, equipment maintenance, and assay procedures
  • Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of lab equipment and instruments in collaboration with internal resources and external partners
  • Manage inventory of cell culture reagents, molecular assay supplies, and lab materials
  • Support GMP investigations, including out-of-specification results, assay deviations, invalid assays, change controls, and CAPAs, with a focus on molecular and functional testing
  • Assist in tracking, trending, and reporting QC data for molecular assays, cell culture, and CAR-T functional studies

Skills

GMP
ddPCR
qPCR
flow cytometry
CAR-T
cell culture
aseptic technique
SOP
lab equipment maintenance
calibration
troubleshooting

Arcellx

Develops immunotherapies for cell therapy

About Arcellx

Arcellx develops immunotherapies aimed at improving cell therapy for serious diseases. Their products focus on advanced techniques that enhance the effectiveness of treatments. The company collaborates with healthcare providers and research institutions to bring these therapies to patients. Unlike many competitors, Arcellx emphasizes proprietary products and partnerships to drive their research and development efforts. The goal is to meet unmet medical needs by providing safe and effective treatment options through their innovative approach to cell therapy.

Gaithersburg, MarylandHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$194.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
401(k) Company Match
Fully-Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Relocation Assistance

Risks

Competition from established CAR-T therapies like Abecma and Carvykti could limit market share.
Dependency on Gilead's Kite partnership poses risks if partnership dynamics change.
Phase 3 iMMagine-3 trial delays or failures could impact anito-cel's market timeline.

Differentiation

Arcellx's CART-ddBCMA has FDA Fast Track and Orphan Drug designations.
The novel D-Domain binder in anito-cel enhances antigen binding and cell killing.
ARC-SparX offers dosable and controllable CAR-T therapy options.

Upsides

Growing investment in personalized medicine aligns with Arcellx's tailored immunotherapies.
Advancements in gene editing like CRISPR enhance precision in engineered cell therapies.
Outpatient CAR-T administration could reduce costs and increase accessibility for Arcellx.

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