Saint-Gobain Life Sciences is looking for a collaborative, talented, and energetic researcher to join our growing Cell Therapy R&D team in conducting hands-on laboratory experiments for key development programs. This new facility, located on the campus of the University of Massachusetts Science Park in Worcester, MA, is dedicated to the research of cell and material interactions for designing and optimizing single-use systems for cell and gene therapies.

Saint-Gobain Life Sciences produces a variety of single-use products for advanced cell and gene therapies, applying our deep experience in material science and engineering to immunotherapy and other fields. We are searching for a Biologist specialized in human Cell Culture to bridge the material and clinical expertise in developing new products. The new team member will have the opportunity to leverage their cell culture expertise to lead their projects from the initial stages of conceptualization, and experimental testing to the implementation of prototypes for large-scale manufacturing.

Projects will focus on process and product development activities related to Saint-Gobain's extensive bioprocessing product line. The new team member will design experimental plans, execute experiments, analyze data, generate laboratory protocols, and contribute to technical reports and product summaries under the supervision of a Senior Biologist.

The selected candidate will:

• Conduct hands-on experimental work perform cell culture with human primary cells and cell lines
• Utilize basic scientific or engineering principles and techniques to undertake specific tasks and projects with limited scope.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems in the design/execution of development projects.
• Exhibit creativity in selecting approaches and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Supports senior engineers and scientists in R&D team with their projects.
• Execute and/or support commercial and manufacturing support requests.
• Manage and document projects and tasks effectively under minimal supervision by a technical leader.
• Present data internally and contribute to external publications when appropriate.
• Play key role in lab management: safety aspects, equipment maintenance, 5S, lab audit preparation and action follow-up, regular equipment checks, supply inventory etc.
• Project management, team collaboration, and oral and written communication skills

• BS Degree with a minimum of 3+ years' experience or an entry level candidate with a MS degree with thesis in Cell Biology, Biomedical Engineering Biology, Immunology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry or other relevant Science or Engineering degree
• Hands-on experience with process development and/or cell culture system development for cell therapy in an industrial or research setting

Saint-Gobain Research North America houses Saint-Gobain's High-Performance Materials Group and the CertainTeed brand of building materials.This campus, located about 40 miles outside of Boston, has been a major center for materials research since 1985 with an outstanding record of achievement. Saint-Gobain Research North America is committed to growth through the development of proprietary products based on novel materials and process technologies. Comprising a variety of laboratories, prototyping facilities, open office space, cafeteria, fitness room, basketball court and walking trails, the Northboro campus flourishes with approximately 350 employees from over 30 different countries with a variety of scientific, technical and design disciplines.

Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest building materials companies and manufacturer of innovative material solutions, helps create great living spaces by combining comfort and sustainability. For more than three-and-a-half centuries, Saint-Gobain has been enhancing the well-being of people everywhere, whether it's by addressing climate change, delivering true sustainable development, advancing the information revolution, participating in medical breakthroughs or playing a vital role in space exploration. Focusing on the intersection of people, innovation and purpose, Saint-Gobain helps to address the needs of today and the challenges of tomorrow - offering employees the opportunity to invent themselves and reshape the world.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.