Cell Therapy Quality Control Specialist – Flow Cytometry

Cell Therapy Quality Control Specialist – Flow Cytometry

Advanced Biotherapy Center

Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to perform analytic assays for experimental cell and gene therapies for patients in clinical trials. Your main focus will be on designing and performing flow cytometery assays. You will also perform assays using various techniques including qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA, and bacterial culture.

You will work with various test materials including viral vectors, cell banks, primary human cells, and human blood. You will be part of a small team performing required QC assays for both Sheba projects and outside customers. Experience with analytic assays and cell culture in biotech, or pharma laboratory is preferred.

Excellent written English is required. 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.

Sheba Medical Center is developing and manufacturing new cell and gene therapies for patients with serious diseases. The job holder will report to Dr. Jonathan Esensten at Sheba Medical Center.

Please contact Yana Sirotkin to apply: [email protected]

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

Perform analytic assays including flow cytometry, molecular biology, and culture (cell and bacterial)

You will be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays if required for patient care.

Isolation and manipulation of primary human T cells in culture

Basic molecular biology techniques

Qualifications: 

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

Experience designing and performing flow cytometry assays

Required experience/knowledge: 

Meticulous attention to details and accuracy 

Organized and responsible 

Teamwork skills 

Reading and writing skills in Hebrew and English