Garuda Therapeutics is pioneering the development of off-the-shelf hematopoietic stem cell (HSC)-based cellular therapies for treating patients with blood, bone marrow, immune, and metabolic disorders. The company uses state-of-the-art technologies in developmental biology, gene-editing, stem cells, and mechanobiology to engineer safe, compatible HSCs in scalable quantities to transform the lives of patients in need of an HSC-transplant.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and qualification of diverse cellular assays, including ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) and ddPCR (droplet digital PCR), to characterize and release human pluripotent and hematopoietic stem cells.
Execute in vitro assays to support process development activities and ensure the quality of cellular products.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams within Garuda Therapeutics, providing technical expertise and guidance.
Oversee the technical transfer and implementation of key assays across teams, ensuring consistency and reliability.
Actively contribute to the authoring of technical documents supporting regulatory submissions, such as IND/CTA filings.

Required Qualifications:

PhD in a relevant scientific discipline with 3-5+ years of related experience, or MS with 7-10+ years of related experience, or BS with 10+ years of related experience.
Strong expertise in cell culture techniques and developing/qualifying cell-based assays, including ELISA and ddPCR methods.
Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, particularly in the context of molecular and cellular assays.
Experience transferring assays to contract testing labs and ensuring their robustness and reproducibility.
Demonstrated excellence in experimental design, execution, and analysis.
Ability to think critically, troubleshoot effectively, and propose innovative solutions to assay challenges.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and meticulous record-keeping.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex scientific concepts effectively.
Flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate in a fast-paced team environment.
Highly self-motivated with a commitment to excellence and the flexibility to accommodate occasional weekend work if necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with additional analytical techniques relevant to cellular characterization, such as flow cytometry or qPCR.
Hands-on experience in induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) culture maintenance, differentiation protocols, and hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) culture.
Previous experience in designing, optimizing, and validating assays for the characterization of stem cell-derived products.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements for analytical methods in cell therapy product development.

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