Why Work for Us Are you ready to use your experience and expertise to make an impact on patients’ lives?
Astellas Gene Therapies is a biotechnology company developing new genetic medicines for rare, life-threatening diseases.
We are working urgently to progress our medicines and need additional team members to help us do so.
Because our mission is so important, our values are to: Be BOLD: Find a Way, Care Deeply, and Get Stuff Done.
If you’d like to be a part of this important mission, please apply to join our team.
About Astellas Gene Therapies Astellas Gene Therapies is an Astellas Center of Excellence developing genetic medicines with the potential to deliver transformative value for patients.
Based on an innovative scientific approach and industry leading internal manufacturing capability and expertise, we are currently exploring three gene therapy modalities: gene replacement, exon skipping gene therapy, and vectorized RNA knockdown and will also advance additional Astellas gene therapy programs toward clinical investigation.
We are based in San Francisco, with manufacturing and laboratory facilities in South San Francisco and Sanford, North Carolina.
Please visit our website at https://www.astellasgenetherapies.com .
About Astellas Astellas Pharma Inc.
is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world.
We are promoting the Focus Area Approach that is designed to identify opportunities for the continuous creation of new drugs to address diseases with high unmet medical needs by focusing on Biology and Modality.
Furthermore, we are also looking beyond our foundational Rx focus to create Rx® healthcare solutions that combine our expertise and knowledge with cutting-edge technology in different fields of external partners.
Through these efforts, Astellas stands on the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into value for patients.
For more information, please visit our website at https://www.astellas.com/en.
Our Values: Be BOLD (Find a Way) Care Deeply for our patients, each other and our work GSD (Get Stuff Done) What is the catalyst for you in your professional career?
Are you ready to be a part of a bold, innovative company, to make a change and to make a difference?
Listed below is a current opening for a smart, driven, experienced, and just plain nice individual who wants to join us and be a part of our journey.
The Role Astellas Gene Therapies is seeking an experienced Analyst II join the Quality Control Analytical group.
The Analyst II will be responsible for implementing and executing analytical testing in support of clinical and commercial viral vector products in compliance with GMP requirements.
The Analyst II will also support testing for stability studies, methods validation/qualification, method transfer studies and equipment validation.
This role will be located in our South San Francisco Quality laboratories.
Primary Responsibilities Author/revise technical reports and laboratory procedures (SOPs and methods) Perform release, stability, and in-process testing in supporting production activities Perform analytical testing in supporting technology transfers Review data and performs analysis and interpretation of test results Participate in method development, transfer and qualification/validation studies Participate in equipment qualification/validation studies Participate in deviation and OOS investigations Perform QC lab support activities including but not limited to sample management, reagent preparation, and instrumentation maintenance and calibration About you Must Have/Required B.S.
degree in Biological Sciences plus 2-3 years of relevant industry experience or M.S.
degree in Biological Sciences plus 1 years of relevant industry experience in quality control role Prior experience in GMP QC environment (minimum 1 year) and strong understanding of data integrity requirements and regulatory requirements pertaining to biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries Demonstrated experience in molecular/cell biology required (minimum 1 year) Prior laboratory hands-on experience with a variety of analytical techniques including, but not limited to, ddPCR, qPCR, DNA/RNA purification/detection, protein quantification, ELISA and Western Blotting Demonstrated experience with mammalian cell culture and cell-based assays Proven experience analyzing experimental data Excellent technical writing skills Must be capable of observing and adhering to lab safety standards and protocols Successfully performs routine work independently with minimal instructions Excels in a fast-paced team environment, handles multiple tasks concurrently, and in a timely fashion Strong interpersonal skills, highly collaborative within a multi-discipline team and contributes to a supportive and positive work environment Highly self-motivated and goal oriented This role is scheduled to work during normal business hours, typically starting at 7:30 AM, Monday Friday Occasional weekend work may be required Models our Core Values: Be Bold: Find a Way, Care Deeply, Get Stuff Done is experienced as someone who exemplifies the culture we want to create; operates with transparency; is trusted.
May Have/Preferred Experience with U/HPLC techniques (e.g.
RP
– & SEC) with Empower software knowledge is highly recommended Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down 401(k) match and annual company contribution Company paid life insurance Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions Referral bonus program Category Quality Control Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans