Senior Specialist, MSAT and Manufacturing

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.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Senior Specialist, MSAT and Manufacturing, your mission is to ensure timely delivery to patients. You will be instrumental in bringing our cutting-edge cell therapy manufacturing facility to life. Our life-saving treatments depend on the dedication of our cell therapy team. Your contributions will significantly enhance our capacity to provide transformative cell therapy to those who need it most.

The “Fine Print” – What You’ll Do

• Provide technical support for T-cell manufacturing process changes, process validation, and discrepancy/deviation investigations.
• Lead technology transfers of T-cell processes to internal sites and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), ensuring robust production in a GMP environment.
• Develop production schedules and oversee daily operations within the in-house manufacturing facility.
• Implement and manage an on-the-job training (OJT) program for production personnel, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations, reduce deviations, and enhance product quality.
• Ensure personnel safety and adherence to Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) standards during operations.
• Execute cell therapy manufacturing activities, including batch production, aseptic processing, and technology transfer.
• Author technical reports, review and approve manufacturing batch records and SOPs, and contribute to regulatory submissions for licensing processes at new and existing manufacturing sites.
• Perform risk assessments, gap/facility fit analysis, deviation investigations, change controls, CAPAs, and root-cause analysis.

Skills and Experience We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field and 8+ years of relevant industry experience. Cell therapy experience in a MSAT or manufacturing supervisory role is preferred.
• Excellent aseptic techniques and experience with cell processing equipment.
• Ability to operate within a clean room environment.
• Deep understanding and adherence to cGMP requirements.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Exceptional collaboration, communication, and interpersonal 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 estimated base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000 per year. Where a candidate falls within that range is determined by factors such as years of experience and education. 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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