Arcellx · 3 hours ago
Senior Engineer I
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expArcellx is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on engineering innovative immunotherapies for cancer patients. The Senior Engineer I will contribute to the development of manufacturing processes for cell therapy products, leveraging both in-house and external capabilities to ensure high-quality therapies are delivered to clinical patients.
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Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and execute lab experiments to support process development and manufacturing activities (e.g., investigations, process improvements, operator training)
Provide technical expertise for T-cell manufacturing process changes, comparability assessments, deviations, investigations, change control, and regulatory submissions
Maintain accurate documentation, including lab notebooks, SOPs, and technical reports
Ensure a clean, safe, and compliant laboratory environment; manage equipment and supplies
Conduct studies on process understanding (e.g., lot-to-lot variability, hold times, software upgrades)
Support technology transfer by testing and validating manufacturing batch records prior to implementation
Collaborate with internal and external partners (e.g., Analytical Development, Protein Sciences) for testing and related studies
Meet with MSAT/Manufacturing team regularly to conduct manufacturability assessments of any changes to the manufacturing process
Manage purchase orders, vendor relationships, and material ordering for Lab operations
Oversee weekly equipment checks, lab organization, and safety compliance as a Lab Safety Team representative
Contribute to development plans, process definition, and optimization strategies
Summarize and present data in team meetings; actively participate in technical discussions
Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges independently and collaboratively
Travel to CA Arcellx Site up to 20% for training in manufacturing support as needed
Qualification
Required
BS in Chemical, Biological, Biomedical or Biochemical Engineering with 10+ yrs. of relevant experience, MS with 7+ yrs. of relevant experience, or PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience
Strong engineering, scientific and operational background in implementation of bioprocess unit operations and aseptic cell culture
Strong understanding of process development, technical transfer, and GMP operations and documentation
Preferred
Experience with T or B-cell cultures is a plus
MSAT/Manufacturing experience is a plus
Benefits
100% coverage for medical, dental and vision for team members and dependents
Unlimited vacation
A 3-day weekend every month
Fully-paid parental leave for up to 6 months
Tuition reimbursement
401k employer contribution
Relocation assistance for roles if required
Company
Arcellx
Arcellx is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that provides patients with immune cell therapies.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (12)
2024 (4)
2022 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$622MKey Investors
Kite Pharma
2023-11-15Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $100M
2022-06-15Post Ipo Equity· $112M
Leadership Team
Michelle Gilson
Chief Financial Officer
Brad Gliner
Vice President, Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs
Recent News
2025-12-11
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