NewLink Genetics Corporation is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel immunotherapeutic products to improve cancer treatment options for patients and physicians. Our portfolio includes biologic and small-molecule product candidates intended to treat a wide range of oncology indications.

We are seeking two Immunotherapeutics Production Associates to join our current good manufacturing practice, cGMP, organization. The Immunotherapeutics Production Associate will participate in cancer vaccine production regulated by the FDA.

Responsibilities:

• Work in an environmentally controlled facility for the production of anticancer vaccines for ongoing clinical trials.
• Scale-up, harvest, formulate, and fill, mammalian cells as defined by standard operating procedure (SOPs) and batch production records (BPRs)
• Perform aseptic cell culture operations in ISO 5 biosafety cabinets
• Maintain equipment and facility used for cGMP manufacturing processes
• Perform process characterization/development studies to ensure manufacturing procedures are well characterized and robust
• Create, revise, and update, cGMP documentation as required

Qualifications:

• Knowledge in cell biology and cell culture techniques
• Knowledge in aseptic technique
• Strong attention to detail
• Self motivated
• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong people skills and the ability to work as a member of a team

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Life Sciences or 4+ years of proven work experience in a related field strongly preferred
• Experience in aseptic techniques associated with culturing cells a plus

We offer a diverse workforce with a competitive salary and benefit package.

*This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by NewLink Genetics. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization, we cannot consider your application at this time.

Please apply using the linked Application Form