QC Associate

Who We Are

Arcellx is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy by engineering innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases. We believe that cell therapies are one of the forward pillars of medicine and our mission is to destroy cancer and advance humanity by developing cell therapies that are safer, more effective, and more broadly accessible.

Our team members are made up of talented innovators and dreamers working from our offices in Rockville, Maryland, and Redwood City, California. At Arcellx, we hire exceptional people and create a fun, diverse, supportive, and informal environment that allows everyone to do their best work.

What Matters to Us

Living our core values is essential to maintaining a work environment that is high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative. We look for candidates who demonstrate strong values alignment and bring different backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities to the team.

Arcellx Core Values

• Start with authenticity: We foster an inclusive environment where each person can bring their authentic self to work.

• Think ‘we’ before ‘me’: We prioritize collective success, collaborating and supporting one another to achieve our shared goals. 

• Embrace the challenge: We deliver exceptional results by working with shared determination and a commitment to doing what’s right.

The “Fine Print” – What You’ll Do

• Execute GMP-compliant testing of cell therapy products and in-process samples, with a focus on molecular assays (ddPCR, qPCR), flow cytometry, and functional assays for CAR-T cells.
• Perform cell culture and expansion of engineered T cells, maintaining aseptic technique and quality standards.
• Contribute to drafting and updating SOPs, forms, and logbooks governing lab operations, equipment maintenance, and assay procedures.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of lab equipment and instruments in collaboration with internal resources and external partners.
• Manage inventory of cell culture reagents, molecular assay supplies, and lab materials.
• Support GMP investigations, including out-of-specification results, assay deviations, invalid assays, change controls, and CAPAs, with a focus on molecular and functional testing.
• Assist in tracking, trending, and reporting QC data for molecular assays, cell culture, and CAR-T functional studies.
  

Skills And Experience We Look For 

• BS or MS in Biological Sciences, Immunology, or a related field.
• 2+ years in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including cell therapy/CAR-T experience.
• Hands-on experience with molecular assays and flow cytometry.
• Experience in cell culture and performing CAR-T functional assays.
• Familiarity with GMP-compliant lab practices and QC data tracking.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Rewards at Arcellx

Our people are our greatest asset, and supporting their well-being is an essential part of delivering on our mission and impacting the lives of patients. Putting this belief into practice means offering strong compensation and benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $105,000 per year. Where a candidate falls within that range is determined by factors such as years of experience. Our compensation package also includes an annual bonus based on company goals and an equity (RSU) grant. We do offer relocation assistance for roles if required.

Our market-leading benefits package includes: 100% coverage for medical, dental and vision for team members and dependents, unlimited vacation, a 3-day weekend every month, fully-paid parental leave for up to 6 months, tuition reimbursement, 401k employer contribution and more. 

Join us in our quest to reimagine cell therapy and destroy cancer. For more on our technology, culture, and team, go to www.arcellx.com.

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