**Please note that some overtime and flexibility to work on weekends will be expected dependent on manufacturing schedule.

Your Impact

Our tight-knit, agile, and fun pilot plant team is looking for someone who has a strong work ethic and wants to be a part of a collaborative team. In this role, you will have a direct impact in generating clinical material that will drive Poseida's mission to cure patients of cancer. This individual will perform GMP manufacturing operations to manufacture quality final product. You will have an opportunity to learn and advance in your career as this group is forward thinking and fully supportive of development. We understand the meaning of team and are looking for an individual that wants to be a part of something bigger and a driving force in changing the lives of cancer patients.

Position Summary

The Sr. Manufacturing Associate is part of the Poseida internal manufacturing team in support of Poseida's pre-clinical and clinical production of cell therapies. This position will support process tech transfers, routine GMP production activities, and technology improvements towards the successful delivery of released product to meet the needs of Poseida's clinical trials.

Responsibilities

These may include but are not limited to:

• Performs Aseptic operations in an ISO Class 5 cGMP environment
• Support production in an aseptic environment
• Safety first mentality, adhere to all safety protocols and procedures
• Assists in the development of manufacturing electronic batch records
• Drafts and revises SOPs
• Manufacturing process equipment SME
• Certified trainer and mentor to manufacturing associates
• Champion of compliance, maintain a quality-first mindset by always following batch record instructions, SOPs, Work Instructions, and protocols as written
• Identifies and implements continuous improvements
• Initiates deviations and participates in root cause investigations and CAPA
• Assist in all areas of cell culture and all related duties as required including (stocking, tracking inventory, material movement, maintaining metrics, filling out log sheets, and other special projects)
• Assists in manufacturing batch record review and batch record development for clinical processing
• Executes on production batch records and work orders according to SOPs and protocols.
• Routine maintenance and cleaning of rooms and equipment
• Lead small manufacturing projects and participate in larger projects
• Proactive and organized approach to accomplishing deliverables
• Maintain consistent communication with leadership and team
• Collaborate with other departments to develop and optimize early phase processes/procedures while maintaining flexible mindset

Requirements, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering preferred and 5+ years of related experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Biotechnology industry GMP environment experience is required
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Problem Solving skills
• Detail oriented
• Team player
• Strong communication skills
• Strong demonstrated aseptic techniques
• Work is generally performed in a GMP manufacturing facility
• Subject to extended periods of standing (8 hours)
• The position requires a combination of standing in the manufacturing environment, working in an ISO 5 BSC, and walking around the facility
• Day shift with occasional weekend and holiday work required. Flexibility to work on any shift required to accommodate the business needs. Overtime required as needed.
• Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body.
• Work may require lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Subject to extended periods of sitting and/or standing in a clean room environment (ISO 7 or 5). Work is generally performed in an office, manufacturing clean room or clinical environment.

Position Title Pay Rate: $37.50/hour to $45.00/hour

The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type, and length of experience with the industry, education, geographic location, etc.

Who We Are and What We Do

Based in San Diego, Poseida Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company utilizing our unique and proprietary genetic engineering platform technologies to create next-generation cell and gene therapies with the capacity to cure. We are passionate about making an impact on patients' lives with the development of our CAR-T therapies in various cancers and gene therapies for rare diseases. Our goal is to deliver potential single treatment cures for patients in need. Our portfolio of product candidates is specifically designed to overcome the limitations of current generation cell and gene therapeutics.

At Poseida we put people first. Our team is passionate about improving patients' lives through innovation. See what our team has to say about our culture:

"My favorite part about Poseida is all the people that I get to work with. Everyone is so passionate about what we're doing here and there's so much camaraderie. It feels like one big enthusiastic family."

"My favorite part about working at Poseida is the amazing culture and working environment. Everybody is friendly, professional, collaborative, and has a remarkable can-do and positive attitude."

As we advance our compelling pipeline, there are endless opportunities for impact and growth. We encourage you to apply today!

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