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University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Gates Institute Biomanufacturing Facility

Job Title: Cell Therapy Manufacturing Associate III

Position #: 00803768 - Requisition #: 40528

Job Summary:

This position is a full-time, subject matter expert-level position at the Gates Institute Biomanufacturing Facility (GBF) located on the CU Anschutz campus and serves on the Cell Therapy Manufacturing team. This position will be responsible for implementing operations, maintaining the cGMP facility, and properly executing procedures at the GBF to meet client and cGMP requirements. The facility is a mission-based facility for the development, manufacture, testing, and distribution of cell-based products for patient administration.  This role will be a subject matter expert in the execution of cGMP Cell Therapy manufacturing and systems. This position will require experience related to general biology/chemistry and/or medical/hospital laboratory techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain processing and testing supplies, equipment, and facilities: disinfection and sterilization of tools, materials, and equipment; stocking supplies; preparing packaging, labeling, and documentation. This will include routine handling and lifting of laboratory supplies and bench-top equipment.

• Implementation of Phase I manufacturing and analytical operations of cell-based products at the facility.

• Perform work inside and outside of clean room environment (ISO 5, ISO 7, and ISO 8).

• Document manufacturing operations using Good Documentation Practices, including maintaining laboratory notebooks, GMP documents, logs, and computer databases.

• Manage tasks to meet project expectations related to timelines, budget, and quality.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The opportunity offered by the Gates Biomanufacturing Facility (GBF) is one of a kind.  They blend the best of a large research organization of over 40,000 employees strong, with the family atmosphere of working with a team of 50 highly dedicated people, operating on a top tier research campus the University of Colorado Anschutz medical campus.

The GBF and its partners on the CU Anschutz campus are delivering lifesaving therapies and work to develop more every day.  They are only limited by their resources and need you to make their journey a success!

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, Cell Biology, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology or related field.

  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis, but not for the specific experience.

• 4 years of experience in a cGMP, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical setting.

• 2 years of experience with aseptic cell isolation, expansion, manipulation, and/or cryopreservation techniques.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Condition of Employment

• This position may require weekend work and work outside of normal work hours to accommodate the completion of release testing or other critical processes which cross shifts. While not typical, this irregularity of work hours should be expected. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years' experience related to cell-based therapeutics, with an emphasis on CAR-T, TCR, blood, or IPSCs based therapies.

• Experience in supporting written deviations and conducting investigations.

• Experience working with FDA CFRs related to cell processing.

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Capable of working as an individual or in a team setting.

• Motivated self-starter capable of operating in a start-up environment.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Zach Bricker, zachary.bricker@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until July 20, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $76,119 - $102,000.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.