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Production Manager (Cell Biology)

Employer
Staffworks Llc
Location
San Diego, California, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 17, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research, Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Biology
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Summary:

This position will be a part of a team focused on scaling our gene edited trait production pipeline. The successful applicant will oversee our clients production operations and development of an automated cell culture platform supporting its patented gene-editing technologies. This position will play a central role in building and implementing a vision of an automated and scalable gene editing production platform by overseeing a multi-disciplinary team focused on the generation, identification, and advancement of gene editing candidates through the cell biology production pipeline.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee teams and participate in the day-to-day responsibilities of the cell biology trait production pipeline, including media prep, production run planning, scheduling, logistics, handoffs, and processing of biological materials being advanced in the gene editing pipeline.
  • Works closely with group leader and the project manager to forecast and track resources and budgets, development and maintenance of risk identification and mitigation strategies.
  • Works closely with the group leader and the project manager to define and implement team objectives for the development and execution of the cell biology processes.
  • Provide leadership, training and coaching of direct and indirect reports within the organizational structure.
  • Implement robust quality controls to ensure minimal production loss and maintain efficient processes.
  • Identify ways to improve process efficiency and collaborate with development teams to transfer new technologies to the production pipeline
  • Enable success of up- and down- stream activities in gene editing production system through cross-functional, matrixed collaboration.
  • Promote communications and ensures that all team members and stakeholders are fully informed, knowledgeable, and current with project development and SOPs.
  • Collaborate across department on the development of high-throughput biological processes and integrate with other functional teams to assess project needs, determine systems development direction, and ensure milestone achievement.
  • This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to broadly influence at all levels of the company from project conception to commercial scale production.


Qualifications:

  • The position requires MA/MS degree in Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Biology, or related field with a minimum of 6+ years of experience working in a research and/or development environment. Alternatively, a BA/BS degree with 10+ years of experience is required
  • The candidate must have good theoretical and working knowledge of cell biology, preferably plant cell biology and tissue culture techniques.
  • Experience with cell/tissue culture methods, shoot regeneration through somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis
  • Capable of troubleshooting tissue culture related procedures, identify process gaps and participation in all steps of standard operating procedure development.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a dynamic team to achieve both technical and professional growth success.
  • Experience with laboratory information management systems, inventory management and database development.
  • Capable of achieving success in a dynamic and fast-paced Production and/or R&D environment, is a strong promoter and implementer of change.
  • Prior experience working in an agricultural biotech and/or plant biology environment is highly desired.

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