Vector Process Development 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.  

The “Fine Print” – What You’ll Do  

The intern will be part of a team working on the development of a platform Formulation Buffer for lentiviral vector. The intern would be responsible for: 

• Assist in design and creation of study protocol, contributing to the development of a formulation buffer. 

• Organize, plan, and execute laboratory experiments to support process development activities. Prepare buffers needed for the study. 

• Maintain an accurate and detailed laboratory notebook and documentation, as well as a clean and safe laboratory environment. 

• Conduct literature searches to identified potential excipients to test and acquire an overall knowledge on the formulation of biologics, stability of a product, and the role of temperature, pH and chemicals on product aggregation/degradation. 

• Summarize and present data in group meetings and contribute to group discussions. 

Skills and Experience We Look For  

• Currently enrolled in college, pursuing a degree with a major in Biological or Chemical or Biomedical Engineering or other biology-related discipline. 

• Experience working in a laboratory environment, academic or industrial, is highly preferred.  

• Good understanding of basic lab techniques and safety, and proficient in aseptic technique. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. 

• Effective communication skills, a positive and adaptable attitude, and a willingness to learn and contribute effectively as a team member. 

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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