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.

We are looking for a detail-oriented person to join our cell production team. The role is laboratory-based and the selected candidate is expected to work in our team for stem cell based activities, both in our regular (research grade) facility but also in our GMP facility.
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. As part of your duties, you will be responsible for the lifecycle management of our cell GMP facility.

Preferred qualifications:
· Relevant (Life science) education on MSc level
· Excellent communication and collaboration skills
· Experience in a GMP bioprocess environment

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
· Life cycle management of equipment and facility
· Prepare annual maintenance & calibration plans for the equipment
· Coordinate maintenance and calibrations with external supplier
· Participate in implementation of new products and services
· Reports to Cell Production Manager
· Adhere to the QA/QC system
· Works in close collaboration with QA/QC, QP and Cell Production Manager
· Additional duties as assigned
· Work on weekends on monthly basis
The position is permanent and full time.
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 November 5th, 2021. Please note that we will have an ongoing review of candidates.