Cell Production Manager at Takara Bio Europe AB

Company:
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 facility for production of pluripotent stem cell lines intended for use in cell therapy. The company is located in Göteborg, Sweden.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, problem-solving, scientifically driven person enjoying working with a team in a service & product-oriented environment. The role is laboratory-based and the selected candidate is expected to work as a leader for our stem cell based production activities.

Preferred qualifications:
· Ph.D. or M.Sc. degree in cell biology, biotechnology, or relevant discipline or proven experience as project manager from human stem cell-based projects
· Extensive hands-on expertise in pluripotent stem cell biology and stem cell culture techniques
· Significant expertise in and understanding of stem cell biology
· Experience with stem cell (hiPS/hESC) differentiation
· General cell biology procedures and techniques
· Excellent communication and collaboration skills
· Good leadership skills



General tasks and responsibilities include:
· Schedule cell manufacturing activities
· Train and mentor team members
· Be part of developing new and improved methods/products
· Hands on work, both in our research/production facility as well as in our GMP facility
· Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus.
· Process and summarize data
· Assist in data interpretation and analyses
· Adhere to the QA/QC system
· Assist in contributing data/findings for use in reports, documents, or verbal/written presentations.
· May participate in development of patent applications
Work on weekends on a monthly basis

· Additional duties as assigned



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.