Co-op, Cellular Process Development

Title: Co-op, Cellular Process Development

Location: Waltham, MA

Reports to: Associate Director, Cellular Process Development

About AlloVir

AlloVir is a publicly held, high-growth biotechnology company pioneering science in the field of virus-specific T cell (VST) therapies.

We embrace a shared mission to prevent and defeat life-threatening viral disease, champion truth, and challenge the status quo in pursuit of constant improvement.

Our innovative spirit lives beyond the lab, in a world where patients fighting viral infection have access to revolutionary allogeneic cell therapies. A world where everyone has access to a healthy immune system.

Success in this role means partnering across the organization to establish an innovative cell therapy manufacturing supply chain, taking a pro-active approach to identifying and overcoming risks and barriers, and challenging in the pursuit of continuous improvement.

The Role:

AlloVir, a leader development of novel cellular therapies, is seeking to fill a 6-month co-op position within the Process Development team. This position provides an opportunity for students who are currently pursuing an advanced degree in chemical/biomedical engineering, biology, immunology, or related fields to gain hands-on experience in developing highly innovative cell therapy products. This position starts in January 2022 and runs through June 2022 AlloVir is seeking candidates that are passionate about applying scientific and engineering principles in support of developing cutting-edge T-cell therapies to treat or prevent devastating viral infections and diseases in patients with T cell deficiencies who have limited or no treatment options.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate novel technologies for T cell expansion to enable next-generation process development for improvement of process yield, consistency, and key quality attributes.
• Leverage literature, vendor, internal and external cross-functional expertise (including Analytical Sciences and Manufacturing Sciences & Technology) to conduct performance and manufacturability assessment of various technology options
• Perform hands-on process development studies of the selected technology format(s)
• Provide support to Process Development team to conduct commercial advancement related activities.
• Summarize the project outcome through a scientific paper and/or presentation to internal management or potentially an external conference/journal

Qualifications:

• Pursuing an advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biology, Immunology, or related scientific/engineering field.
• Demonstrated strong scientific rigor, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience within an industrial (biopharma/biotech) or academic research environment is preferred.
• Must be available 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday from July through December 2021.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Why join AlloVir?

AlloVir is the global leader in developing novel cell therapies that restore natural immunity against life-threatening viral diseases for immunocompromised patients.

We have an innovative pipeline of allogeneic, off-the-shelf, T-cell therapies that treat and prevent many devastating and life-threatening viral diseases. Our technology and manufacturing process enables the potential for the treatment and/or prevention of up to six devastating viruses with each single allogeneic cell therapy

As part of the ElevateBio portfolio of companies, you’ll have access to award-winning facilities with centralized cell and gene therapy manufacturing capabilities that help advance the development of our revolutionary therapies for immunocompromised patients.

Join a team committed to scientific excellence, focused on passionate engagement, and united in purpose to treat and defeat viral diseases.

AlloVir is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. AlloVir will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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