**Research Associate for Process Development** The primary purpose of the Research Associate for Process Development is to work as part of a team planning/executing experiments to evaluate all aspects of culturing, gene-editing, and characterizing pluripotent stem cells. This Research Associate will assist in the development of programs and assays to support the generation of gene-edited Universal Donor Cells manufactured under controlled environment. This position will also be cross-trained in Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices and will support the Clinical Gene Editing team as needed. **Responsibilities and Accountabilities:** + 50-75% of the time will be spent in the laboratory environment on specified projects using aseptic cell culture technique in both research and controlled manufacturing environment. + Stays cross-trained on batch record documentation and protocols, and performs cell culture and various in vitro assays in the process of establishing, gene editing, and evaluating pluripotent stem cells. + Collaborates with the team to design and conduct experiments to develop and improve processes and create SOPs for establishing and evaluating pluripotent stem cells. + Performs data collection, analysis, and interpretation with a high degree of scientific rigor. Presents results and conclusions, participates in discussions, and plans for next experiments at meetings. + Lead and support project tasks in collaboration with project members and contribute to the advancement of the project. + Growing technical knowledge and continued understanding of administrative operations with ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems. + Serves as a subject matter expert on experimental methods and production processes. + Ensures smooth day-to-day operations of the cell culture lab, assisting junior members as needed. + Performs other duties as assigned or special projects as needed. **Required Qualifications:** + BS degree with 4+ years of relevant laboratory experience or MS with 2+ years of laboratory experience. + 2+ years of working knowledge of aseptic mammalian cell culture technique. + Experience with method and assay development. + Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and to problem solve in a timely manner. + Strong work ethic and adaptability with a passion for working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse work environment. + Strong organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills with scientific attention to detail. + Ability to work effectively both independently and in collaboration with other teams. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + Excellent record keeping. + Ability to write and follow established SOPs. + Willingness to learn new protocols, relevant equipment, and related software. + Flexibility to work shifted schedule with at least one weekend day: Sunday-Thursday, or Tuesday - Saturday schedules, days. **Preferred Qualifications:** + MS degree in biology, bioengineering, genome sciences, or a related discipline. + Experience with culturing, gene editing, and/or differentiation of pluripotent stem cells. + Experience with primary human cells. + Experience with in vitro assays for molecular and cell biology experiments, such as DNA/RNA/protein handling, PCR, qPCR, flow cytometry, recombinant virus handling. + Experience in initiating/managing/leading projects. **Working Environment** + This position is based in Universal Cells and will require on-site work. + This position is a shifted schedule, either Sun-Thurs or Tues-Sat. **Salary Range:** $87,800 - $117,000 NOTE: Final salary could be more or less, based on experience) \#LI-TR1 Category Technical Operations Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans