Analyst – Lab Operations

About Immuneel

Immuneel Therapeutics Private Limited is a pioneering cell and gene therapy start-up focused on cutting edge next generation immunotherapy for patients in India. For more details, please refer www.immuneel.com

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Working at Immuneel promises the excitement of an agile startup on a critical mission. We are proudly Indian in solutioning, yet global and open-minded in outlook. We value diversity in experience and perspectives, work-life balance and believe that having fun on the job is integral to achieving the right results. We pride ourselves on providing an open environment and our mission resonates with humanity everywhere. At Work, we are:

• Passionate in driving patient outcomes:

  We are passionately committed to doing the RIGHT thing to achieve the best outcomes for our patients through innovation, agility and performance orientation. We place the impact to the patient above all else.

• Responsible and accountable:

  We demonstrate ownership and accountability for our actions. We make timely and well-informed decisions, learning from our performance.

• Transparent, honest, and supportive in how we work together:

  We insist on integrity and respect for the individual. We demand excellence. Our performance management is focused on excellence through timely and constructive feed-forward.

• Inclusive and flexible:

  We are full of life and embrace all opportunities to collaborate and work together. We are excited about the collective knowledge and expertise that we share. “Being and thinking different” is valued.

Immuneel prides itself as an organization that is keeping pace with best practices in organization design. Our role-based organization incorporates global trends in human capital that promote focus on work, nimbleness and empowerment. Our role-based structure allows you to be cherished by the work you do and bring value to your work rather than designations. Immuneel is a simple, flat, non-hierarchical, millennial organization where you may fully inherit the role you play and are recognized by the accountability you take and for the work you deliver.

Immuneel’s employees are integral to our quest to develop and deliver high quality engineered cell therapies in India. We believe that our culture provides an environment for employees to excel and find purpose. The strength of our team is every bit as important as our cutting-edge technology and we invest in clear compensation and comprehensive benefits for our employees. For us, People are not resources, but our capital.

If you are a talented professional, an out-of-box thinker with a zeal to help change, and passionate about healthcare, we invite you to join us and be a part of a historic initiative in India.

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1. Role Title:

Analyst – Lab Operations

2. Department/Function:

Facilities & Operations – Lab Operations

3. Reporting Structure:

• Reports to:

  Facility and Operations

• Direct Reports:

  Individual contributor

4. Role Summary:

This role will be responsible for core activities in Facilities & Operations of cell & gene therapies and lentivirus, including CAR T manufacturing, GMP documentation, GMP equipment oversight and QMS compliance.

5. Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day site operations for all labs
• Maintain infrastructure for the successful manufacturing of commercial and clinical batches.
• Oversee functioning & maintenance of common and lab-related spaces.
• Manage the Tech-Ops for the maintenance of GMP manufacturing suites, R&D Labs and QC area.
• Coordinate with utility vendors for timely delivery of materials (liquid nitrogen, gas cylinders).
• Liaise with vendors and internal stakeholders for calibration, AMC, breakdown, and maintenance of instruments.
• Track AMC and calibration planner for engineering & lab instruments
• Assist QC in environmental monitoring and trend analysis.
• Record and ensure proper disposal of biomedical waste.
• Drive R&D lab equipment procurement, maintenance, and management.
• Support R&D sample management.
• Act as SPOC for clinical samples received for R&D purposes.
• Ensure QMS compliance in facility & infra operations.
• Lead CAPA, deviation responses & investigations for infra-related issues
• Drive EHS related activities with all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures.

6. Primary Objectives:

1. Optimized and efficient execution of Facilities activities.
2. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of Facilities & Operations goals.

7. Competencies Required:

Technical Competencies:

1. GMP cleaning.
2. GMP working knowledge.
3. Knowledge of aseptic handling techniques
4. Closed loop operations.
5. Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety Procedures etc.,
6. Sample Management

Soft Skills:

1. Team player
2. Ethical
3. Organized
4. Detail oriented
5. Committed

8. Qualifications:

• Diploma / Associate / Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Technology, Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry.
• Preferred 3-4 years’ experience in GMP environment and related disciplines.

9. Working Conditions:

• Role Type:

  Full Time and Onsite

• Work Hours:

  9:00 AM to 6:00 PM for the General Shift and 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM for the Post-Noon Shift (on a rotational basis). There will be two days off each week, which may not necessarily fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

• Travel Requirements:

  No

• Base Location:

  Immuneel Therapeutics Private Limited, 8th Floor, Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Narayana Health City, Bommasandra Industrial Area, Bangalore - 560099