Manufacturing Technician

Job Summary The Staff Research Associate 3 or Manufacturing Technician for the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Facility supports Departmental goals through the manufacturing of safe and high-quality cell and gene therapy products as well as pharmaceutical products. The role is responsible for the implementation of new manufacturing processes, methods, and instruments while ensuring the highest of quality in products working within the guidelines of our Quality Management System. The research associate should have tissue culture experience (human cell line and stem cell preferred) in order to be trained in GMP grade culture of immunotherapies, continuous human cell lines, multi potent stem cells including mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC), hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) and pluripotent stem cells such as human embryonic stem cells (hESC) and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC). Human cell lines will also be used as producer cells for the manufacturing of gene therapy vectors including lentiviral, retroviral, and adeno-associated viral (AAV) vectors. Apply By Date: 8/8/2026 by 11:59pm Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position Bachelors of Science degree and/or combination of experience, education, and/or training. Science lab administration experience. Tissue culture experience. Communication skills required to coordinate and verify results, monitor for completeness and accuracy. Knowledge of computer word processing, data management, and spreadsheet software. Preferred Qualifications Masters of Science degree Experience with cell manufacturing. Knowledge and demonstrated ability of manufacturing GMP grade human cell and gene therapy products. Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Control requirements in a GMP laboratory setting. Knowledge of proper product documentation and labeling at a GMP level. Key Responsibilities 70% - Cell and Gene Therapy Product manufacturing and Handling 10% - Equipment Operation & Maintenance 10% - Decision Making, Data Analysis & Problem Analysis 10% - Quality Control & Quality Assurance Department Overview The Good Manufacturing Practice Facility (GMP) is a large manufacturing operation within the Institute of Regenerative Cures under the Stem Cell Research umbrella at UC Davis. The purpose of the GMP is to manufacture quality clinical grade stem cell and other cellular therapy products, gene therapy products, pharmaceutical products, and formulations for novel or routine patient treatments and clinical trials ad to perform scholarly research and development when appropriate. The research associate for this position will support these goals by advancing translational research to clinical cell therapies through their work within the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Facility.

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Salary or Pay Range: $2,890.40 - $4,648.00 Salary Frequency: Bi-Weekly Salary Grade: 105 UC Job Title: SRA 3 UC Job Code: 009611 Number of Positions: 4 Appointment Type: Staff: Career Percentage of Time: 100% Shift (Work Schedule): Day Location: UCD Inst for Regenerative Cure (HSP041) Union Representation: RX-Research Professionals Benefits Eligible: Yes This position is 100% on-site Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page. If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abr… #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California, Davis