GMP Quality Operations Intern

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 

• Character: Committed to always doing what’s right.  

• Audacity: Willing to challenge convention and share candid feedback with others.  

• Determination: Curious and self-motivated. Always looking to improve and learn.    

• Collaboration: "No job is too small" mentality. Humble and willing to help others.  

• Originality: Will bring your unique perspective to the table and respect a diverse set of views and backgrounds.

We are looking for an intern in our Quality Operations department who will report to the Associate Director, GMP Quality Operations, and will assist with key quality operations projects. This may include assisting with site audit readiness activities, building out a material request system, and undertaking data integrity initiatives.

The “Fine Print” – What You’ll Do 

• Collaborate on site’s data integrity initiatives.
• Audit files for iMMagine-1 program and others as needed.
• Develop and implement organized folder schemas.
• Inventory and archive electronic and paper documentation.
• Support lab and site audit readiness activities.
• Build out an internal GMP material request system.
• Review data packages.
• Develop product specifications.
• Collaborate on label reconciliation initiatives.
• Communicate and promote a culture of quality and operational excellence at Arcellx. 

Skills and Experience: 

• College junior or senior working on a BS in a scientific discipline.
• Must be able to work regular hours on-site.
• Position may require occasional travel to Arcellx’s Redwood City, California site.
• Prior related work experience a plus.
• Effective organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to work with aggressive timeframes and adhere to project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Thorough, accurate, and has a keen attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience with MS Excel and Word is required.

Competencies:

• Has character and integrity.
• Committed to always doing what’s right.
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
• Can produce top-quality work with little oversight.
• "No job is too small" mentality. Humble and willing to help others.
• Able to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Gives direct, candid, and respectful feedback. Can receive feedback with curiosity and without getting defensive.
• Always looking to improve and challenge the status quo. Gritty and determined.

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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