Current Openings
Scientist / Senior Scientist – Quality Control – Phil-USA--Must be authorized to work in the US Under any Employer
Location: Philadelphia, PA Department: Research & Development
Position Summary
BriaCell Therapeutics is seeking a Scientist or Senior Scientist – Quality Control to support analytical and quality control activities within the R&D organization. This role will contribute to the development, qualification, and execution of analytical assays used to characterize cell-based immunotherapies and support research, development, and manufacturing programs.
The successful candidate will work closely with scientists across the organization to ensure assay rigor, data integrity, and adherence to quality standards, while supporting analytical methods used for product characterization and release testing.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Control & Analytical Assays- Perform and support QC testing including flow cytometry, ELISA, cell-based assays, and other analytical methods.
- Assist in the development, optimization, and qualification of analytical assays used to characterize cell therapy products.
- Ensure QC assays are executed according to established protocols and quality standards.
- Support assay qualification activities including evaluation of precision, accuracy, linearity, and robustness.
- Apply appropriate statistical approaches to assess assay performance and reproducibility.
- Participate in defining assay acceptance criteria and qualification plans.
- Maintain complete and accurate experimental documentation and data records.
- Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), protocols, and technical reports.
- Ensure proper documentation of QC testing and experimental records in accordance with internal quality standards.
- Assist in maintaining an organized and audit-ready laboratory environment.
- Work collaboratively with research scientists, manufacturing partners, and external testing laboratories.
- Support analytical characterization activities related to cell banks, drug product, and research programs.
- Assist in compiling analytical data for internal reports and regulatory documentation.
Qualifications
Education- PhD in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or related field, with relevant experience
- Experience with analytical assays commonly used in immunology or cell therapy, such as flow cytometry, ELISA, and cell-based functional assays.
- Experience supporting assay development or qualification is preferred.
- Experience working in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical research environment.
- Expertise in statistical approaches used in assay development and qualification in a regulatory environment, including assessment of assay precision, variability, linearity, and reproducibility.
- Experience with flow cytometry and immunological assays is highly desirable.
- Strong laboratory documentation practices and attention to data integrity.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality experimental work.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional research environment.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.