Research Scientist

Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Dallas
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

The cGMPManufacturing Research Scientist reports to the cGMP Core Manager andindependently performs specialized techniques in an FDA-regulated core lab to develop,manufacture, test human cellular based products for quality and shipinvestigational cellular products for therapeutic use in human phaseI/II clinical trials. The manufacturingactivity in the GMP varies based on sponsor requirements but are generally, autologous or donor-derived cellproducts such from NK cells, T cells and Dendritic Cells. The cGMP Lab Specialist ensures all activitiesin the lab complies with Federal, State and local regulations and policies. WHAT ISEXPECTED (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS) Performsexperiments to define the cellular product(s), manufactures and QC tests and releasesqualification batches and batches for human phase I/II clinical trials. Createsstudy specific SOPs, lab forms and clinical forms. CompilesChemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) information for the IND submissionand responds to FDA Review questions. Coordinateswith other BSWRI core facilities for study sample collection, processing,storage and analysis Worksclosely with PIs and GMP Manager to plan and execute analytical methodologiesto support sponsor/investigator project. Trainsusers and assures that equipment is validated, maintained and operatedaccording to SOPs Establisheswritten procedures and develops plans for monitoring clinical investigations Developsappropriate monitoring activities based on the complexity of the protocol,number of subjects, rate of enrollment, SOP and staff experience. Conducts sponsorscheduled site visits. Maintains records of findings, conclusions and actiontaken to correct deficiencies for each visit. Verifiesthat investigator and/or designee and all involved research staff follow theapproved protocol and all applicable federal and local guidelines and GCPguidelines *QUALIFICATIONS* Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of experience or Master's Degree and 10 years of experience Must have cell culture and BSL2 experience. Must have Clean room gowning experience.

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