Cell Production Associate

Takara Bio Europe AB, a part of Takara Bio group, is focusing on stem cell-derived products and services for cell therapy/regenerative medicine, drug discovery and disease modelling. Specifically, the company possesses broad expertise in human pluripotent stem cells, including both hiPSC and hESC and related media. The company leverages long-standing experience in stem cell handling with leading expertise in differentiation of cells into mature and functional human cells, such as beta cells and hepatocytes. Takara Bio Europe AB has a GMP laboratory for production of pluripotent stem cell lines intended for use in cell therapy. The company is located in Göteborg, Sweden.

Now we are looking for a new member to our cell production team. The role is laboratory-based and the selected candidate is expected to work as a leader for our stem cell based activities, but may also support our service projects.

As part of the cell production team, you will be working with human pluripotent stem cells and you will differentiate the hPS cells to mature cells, like liver, heart or insulin producing cells. You are expected to be hands-on working, and to some extent be manufacturing of our cell products, test our cell related kits, maintenance of laboratory and equipment.
The role will be mainly laboratory-based and you will be trained in processes like manufacturing and quality control of stem cell based manufacturing and services to gain knowledge required for actual tasks. Some manufacturing related administrative tasks are also included.
You will be working mainly in our research-grade production unit with cell production but may also be trained for work within our GMP facility.

Preferred qualifications:
· M.Sc/B.Sc in Cell biology, Biotechnology or equivalent experience
· Good excellent communication and collaborations skills

General tasks and responsibilities include:
· Team member in our cell production team
· Production of stem cell related products and services
· Work in our research/production facility as well as the GMP facility
· Participate in implementation of new products and services
· Reports to Cell Production and Service Managers
· Works in close collaboration with QC and Cell Production Manager
· Accurate documentation and data compilation
· Perform assigned tasks requiring the application of standard procedures and techniques
· Comply with quality standards
· Additional duties as assigned
· Work on weekends on monthly basis
· Work on evenings on a bi-weekly basis

We’re a team of highly motivated and skilled people who want to make a difference. Do you want to join us? You will get friendly, motivated and skilled colleagues with whom you can both laugh and work
You are welcome with your application no later than August 20, 2021. Please note that we will have an ongoing review of candidates.

For more information about the position, please contact Catharina Brandsten (catharina­_brandsten@takarabio.com)

You can find out more about Takara Bio at https://www.takarabio.com