Research Associate II: Process Development

Research Associate II: Process Development - Contract - San Francisco, CA Are you ready to play a hands‑on role in advancing cutting‑edge cell therapies and shaping the future of cell therapy manufacturing? Proclinical is seeking a Research Associate to join the Process Development team that is focused on advancing new products and enabling technologies. Primary Responsibilities This role will be part of a team of associates and scientists that develop processes and technologies for manufacturing NK‑cell therapies. The position will require experimental execution, troubleshooting, and optimization of processes, data analysis, drafting, and presentation of results. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cell & Molecular Biology or a related life sciences discipline, with at least 2 years of experience, ideally within a process development environment Proven experience in cell therapy process development Demonstrated experience working with large‑scale cell therapy processes Capability to design and carry out experiments with minimal technical oversight Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced setting Highly organized and detail‑focused, with excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities Team‑oriented, proactive, and comfortable working within a small team environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Responsibilities Contribute to process development for cell therapy development programs, including natural killer (NK cells) and other therapeutic cell modalities Perform small‑ and large‑scale experiments using leukopaks to support multiple operations, including NK enrichment, activation, transduction, expansion, cell harvest, and cryopreservation Perform transductions on NK cells via viral vectors and scale up current processes Supports process optimization efforts to increase process robustness, improve transduction efficiency, cell yield, and purity Collaborate with the analytical development team on relevant assays to characterize and monitor cell processes Maintain accurate lab records and electronic notebooks Support authoring protocols, reports, and standard operating procedure documents Present results in team meetings and deliver presentations to both small and large groups Compensation $45 to $55 per hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr Proclinical Group