Cell Process Development Placement

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Our team are passionate in the pursuit of excellence and in pushing the boundaries of cancer therapy and Autoimmune disease to deliver life-changing treatments to patients.

Whilst working at Autolus you will enjoy a flexible, diverse and dynamic working environment which actively promotes creativity, leadership and teamwork – together we are ONE Autolus.

Job Description:

Job Title: Cell Process Development Placement (12-month)

Reports to Senior Process Engineer II

Department: Cell Process Development

Hours: Full-time (Weekend/out of hours in some circumstances)

Location: MediaWorks, London

About Autolus

Autolus is a biopharmaceutical company, advancing innovative therapies at both clinical and commercial stages of development, focused on next-generation, programmed T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer. Using a broad suite of proprietary and modular T cell programming technologies, the company is engineering precisely targeted, controlled, and highly active T cell therapies designed to better recognize cancer cells, break down their defence mechanisms, and eliminate these cells. Autolus has a pipeline of product candidates in development for the treatment of haematological malignancies, solid tumours, and autoimmune diseases.

Why Autolus

Our team is passionate in the pursuit of excellence and in pushing the boundaries of cancer therapy and autoimmune diseases to deliver life-changing treatments to patients. Whilst working at Autolus you will enjoy a flexible, diverse, and dynamic working environment which actively promotes creativity, leadership and teamwork. In addition to this Autolus is proud to offer a competitive salary, performance related bonus as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Our Promise

Autolus is developing complex, breakthrough therapies for a globally diverse market and equally recognises that diversity amongst our people is critical to our mission. As we draw on our differences, what we’ve experienced, and how we work, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Role Summary

Autolus is offering a 12-month student placement at its hub in White City. The student will work in Cell Process Development (CPD) which sits within our Process Development (PD) division and will gain experience in the development and characterisation of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell manufacturing processes and products.

The candidate will be situated within the CPD team for the full placement and will gain experience of several key cell processing and analytical techniques. This will include laboratory support and learning of flow cytometry and other analytical techniques, maintenance and operation of various laboratory equipment including semi-automated bioreactors, flow cytometers, cell separation equipment etc in addition to aseptic cell handling and media preparation. There will also be an opportunity for the candidate to contribute to data capture and data analysis, communication and discussion within the project teams.

Over the 12-month period the candidate will have the opportunity to work cross functionally with various R&D and PD departments to gain insight into the life cycle of a CAR from research to manufacturing patient material. The candidate will also gain understanding of working with production and QC/QA departments and how clinical CAR T cell products are manufactured and released for patient infusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Support of projects within the Cell-PD team including (but not limited to):

  • Flow cytometry and other analytical techniques

  • Assisting in the maintenance of laboratory equipment (including semi-automated bioreactors, flow cytometers, cell separation equipment etc) and reagent supplies

  • Aseptic cell handling

  • Media preparation

• Any other duties as required following consultation with the post holder

• The post-holder will be responsible for adhering to all health and safety guidance, provided by the Company

This is an evolving role, and the above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive; the postholder may be requested to perform additional duties, as might reasonably be required. This job description will be reviewed during the 3-month probation review process.

Demonstrated skills and competencies

E – Essential

P – Preferred

Experience

• Good understanding of cellular biology, molecular biology and aseptic cell culture techniques is required although further training will be given.

Qualifications

• Good general standard of education with a minimum of 5 GCSE’s at grade C or above including English and Maths.
• Currently studying for BSc in Immunology/Biochemistry or related discipline

Skills/Specialist knowledge

• Studying for BSc in Immunology/Biochemistry or related discipline (E)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (E)
• Good attention to details (E)
• Ability to identify problems and implement solutions (E)
• Commitment to high quality work (E)
• Ability for creative and critical thinking (E)
• Experience of working in a busy laboratory environment is desirable, although full training will be given (P)

Autolus Core Competencies

Focus on Results:Works to meet business goals set by management and leaders

Builds Trust and Relationships:Ensures trust with internal and external partners by delivering on commitments

Resilience:Has the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness

Communicates and Collaborates:Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet objectives

Autolus is committed to the protection of the personal information that we collect & process and we are fully compliant with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

Autolus is committed to providing an inclusive and fair workplace for all. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Autolus’ success is driven by equality and inclusion; we believe all voices are of equal value and must be heard. Whilst operating with focus and integrity, we are committed to improving diversity and inclusion within our business and our industry.