Research Associate II, Contingent Worker

 

Kincell Bio engineers cells into therapies. With manufacturing facilities located in Research Triangle Park, NC and Gainesville, FL, Kincell Bio is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with the mission to streamline CMC development, apply expertise in analytical and process development and GMP manufacturing, testing and release from early clinical to pivotal studies and product launch.  Kincell Bio is focused on supporting innovative companies developing immune cell therapies, including autologous and allogeneic CAR-T, TCR, TILs, Tregs and CAR-NK technologies. We offer challenging career opportunities, competitive benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards performance.

For more information, please visit our website at www.kincellbio.com.

 

The Temporary Research Associate II will assist with process development operations and perform laboratory maintenance activities. They will demonstrate a sense of urgency while maintaining respect for best practices and an understanding of the importance and applicability of quality and controls in development activities. The Temporary Research Associate II will be well versed in internal best practices, show a willingness to learn and improve existing systems in a collaborative way, and serve as an SME in interactions with company colleagues on topics within their purview. It is expected that they will continuously improve operational effectiveness and support a culture of continuous improvement. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This list contains the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform role-related duties other than those contained in this document. 

• Performs process development operations with more senior personnel supervision 

• Assists in preparing agendas in advance of meetings and capturing/distributing meeting notes and deliverables 

• Drafting and reviewing technical documents  

• Laboratory maintenance and material management 

• Maintenance of 5S and Kanban Systems  

• Other duties as assigned 

 

Qualifications 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully.  

• High School Diploma and 3 years’ experience, an A.S. degree and 1 years’ experience, or a B.S. degree in life sciences   

• Strong sense of responsibility, strong work ethic, self-motivated attitude and teamwork oriented 

• Ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions 

• Ability to carry out a variety of technical instructions in written, oral, mathematical, and diagram form 

• Good verbal and written communication skills are required. 

• Ability to multitask tactically. 

• Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize and manage time. 

 

Physical Demands 

• Adjusting or moving objects weighing up to 25lbs 

 

Contract Duration

• This is a three-month contract position providing coverage for an employee’s parental leave.

 

Travel Requirements 

• None 

 

Location 

• This is a site-based position located in Gainesville, FL, and it will require some non-standard working hours, including early morning or late evening.  

 

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NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: Kincell Bio values our relationships with our Recruitment Partners. We will only accept resumes from those partners who have been contracted by a member of our Human Resources team to collaborate with us. We are not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited or are received without contract.