Cell Therapy Manufacturing Associate III
Description
University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Gates Institute Biomanufacturing Facility
Job Title: Cell Therapy Manufacturing Associate III
Position #: 00803768 - Requisition #: 40528
Job Summary:
Monitor and maintain processing and testing supplies, equipment, and facilities: disinfection and sterilization of tools, materials, and equipment; stocking supplies; preparing packaging, labeling, and documentation. This will include routine handling and lifting of laboratory supplies and bench-top equipment.
Implementation of Phase I manufacturing and analytical operations of cell-based products at the facility.
Perform work inside and outside of clean room environment (ISO 5, ISO 7, and ISO 8).
Document manufacturing operations using Good Documentation Practices, including maintaining laboratory notebooks, GMP documents, logs, and computer databases.
Manage tasks to meet project expectations related to timelines, budget, and quality.
Work Location:
Onsite
Why Join Us:
Why work for the University?
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 15/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in microbiology, Cell Biology, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology or related field.
Substitution : A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis, but not for the specific experience.
4+ years of experience in a cGMP, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical setting.
2+ years of experience with aseptic cell isolation, expansion, manipulation, and/or cryopreservation techniques.
Condition of Employment
This position may require weekend work and work outside of normal work hours to accommodate the completion of release testing or other critical processes which cross shifts. While not typical, this irregularity of work hours should be expected.
Preferred Qualifications:
4+ years' experience related to cell-based therapeutics, with an emphasis on CAR-T, TCR, blood, or IPSCs based therapies.
Experience in supporting written deviations and conducting investigations.
Experience working with FDA CFRs related to cell processing.
Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Capable of working as an individual or in a team setting.
Motivated self-starter capable of operating in a start-up environment.
How to Apply:
A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
Curriculum vitae / Resume
Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
Screening of Applications Begins:
July 20, 2026
Anticipated Pay Range:
$76,119 - $102,000
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
ADA Statement:
Background Check Statement:
Vaccination Statement:
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Cell Therapy Manufacturing Associate III - 40528 University Staff
This position is a full-time, subject matter expert-level position at the Gates Institute Biomanufacturing Facility (GBF) located on the CU Anschutz campus and serves on the Cell Therapy Manufacturing team. This position will be responsible for implementing operations, maintaining the cGMP facility, and properly executing procedures at the GBF to meet client and cGMP requirements. The facility is a mission-based facility for the development, manufacture, testing, and distribution of cell-based products for patient administration. This role will be a subject matter expert in the execution of cGMP Cell Therapy manufacturing and systems. This position will require experience related to general biology/chemistry and/or medical/hospital laboratory techniques.Key Responsibilities:
this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.
The opportunity offered by the Gates Biomanufacturing Facility (GBF) is one of a kind. They blend the best of a large research organization of over 40,000 employees strong, with the family atmosphere of working with a team of 50+ highly dedicated people, operating on a top tier research campus the University of Colorado Anschutz medical campus.The GBF and its partners on the CU Anschutz campus are delivering lifesaving therapies and work to develop more every day. They are only limited by their resources and need you to make their journey a success!We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7335357&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .
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For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):Questions should be directed to: Zach Bricker, zachary.bricker@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7335357&targetURL=zachary.bricker@cuanschutz.edu)
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