Viral Vector Manufacturing Specialist

Viral Vector Manufacturing Specialist

Advanced Biotherapy Center – Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing

Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to manufacture viral vectors for cell and gene therapies for patients in clinical trials. Cell culture experience from a research, biotech, or pharma laboratory is required.

The Advanced Biotherapy Center (ABC) at Sheba Medical Center is a new, state-of-the art laboratory for developing and manufacturing new cell and gene therapies for patients with serious diseases. Specific tasks include culture of cell lines under cGMP guidelines, molecular biology, and flow cytometry. This work may lead to publications in scientific journals and will support clinical trials for treatment of patients with cancer and other types of disease.

The job holder will report to the manager of the viral vector group, Dr. Livnat Bangio.

Please apply to: Yana.Sirotkin@sheba.health.gov.il

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

•              Cell culture in cGMP cleanroom laboratory

•              Following standard operating procedures exactly

•              Clear and complete documentation (good handwriting)

•              Additional tasks as assigned in viral vector development and manufacturing activities

•              Willing to work in shifts as requested, 07:00-15:30 or 15:00-23:30

•              Willing to work on weekends and holidays, as requested

Qualifications: 

·                    BSc/MSc degree in biological sciences or chemistry or relevant experience in pharma or medical device companies 

Required experience/knowledge: 

·                    At least 1 year of hands-on experience doing cell culture under aseptic conditions

·                    Meticulous attention to details and accuracy 

·                    Organized and responsible 

·                    Teamwork skills 

·                    Reading and writing skills in Hebrew and English