Intern, Cell Therapy Process Development

About CTMC

CTMC is a pioneering biotech joint venture, formed by National Resilience and MD Anderson Cancer Center, and located in the renowned Texas Medical Center. Our mission is to accelerate cell therapies from bench to bedside. We offer a wide range of cell therapy modalities, including CAR-T, TIL, ETC, and TCR-T. Our expert team collaborates closely with MD Anderson’s research and clinical faculty, bringing impactful cell therapies to cancer patients.   

In our first year alone, we have filed 8 INDs, each ahead of schedule, demonstrating our commitment to delivering innovative treatments to patients with speed and precision. Our alliance with National Resilience leverages their experience in advanced technology and processes to deliver exceptional results. 

Our state-of-the-art, 60,000 sq. ft. facility in the Texas Medical Center is staffed by an integrated team of industry veterans and scientists who are passionate about bringing life-saving cures to patients. Our unique joint venture structure, with two highly established partners, provides us with the financial stability and long-term horizon to achieve our mission.  

At CTMC, we value our employees and offer a variety of development opportunities within our organization. We foster a team-first culture and a balanced work-life environment to ensure our staff is energized and engaged in our mission. If you share our passion for advancing the frontiers of medical science with innovative therapeutics and want to join a highly dedicated team committed to delivering novel cures to patients, we invite you to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills and expertise can help us achieve our mission.

Responsibilities

Summer Internship in the PD cell therapy group: 

The PD intern will be exposed to T-cell therapy drug development in industry and learn about the different modalities and their applications. Over the course of the internship, the candidate will: 

•   Observe and discuss the different T-cell expansion processes required for T-cell therapy drugs in development at CTMC with his team members. 

• observe hands-on cell therapy process development work with mentors in the laboratory as a learning tool, and eventually participate with execution.
• become knowledgeable on the processes observed and be able to discuss the different approaches with the team in group meetings.

•    Become familiar with aseptic technique and perform contamination-free cell culture. 

• training on aseptic technique after the observation phase.
• successfully perform processes requiring aseptic technique.

•    Train on the use of various cell processing devices and equipment 

• train on multiple devices used in cell therapy production, including automated and semi-automated cell processing devices.
• following training, the candidate will be expected to be able to independently operate equipment and be able to understand the basic mechanisms of operation for the equipment.

•    Participating in advancement of project by assisting the team. 

• post-observation phase: the candidate is expected to add value to the team by contributing to the ongoing work to the extent of their capacity.
• continuous learning of new skills under the team’s guidance
• present their work at weekly team meetings.

•    Potential to carry a small study independently and within the scope of a larger project’s activities. 

• If the candidate shows great understanding of the processes and the ability of doing autonomous works, the candidate could be given a small study to perform independently (or assisted) under the guidance of the team or the designated mentor.

Qualifications/Skills

•    High School Diploma required; enrollment in a minimum second year Bachelor’s degree program in a relevant field preferred.

•    Desire to learn cell therapy development.

•    Previous laboratory experience preferred.

•    Able to be a great team player.

•    Able to learn testing procedures and work utilizing standard operating procedures.

•    Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

•    Demonstrated ability to be nimble, collaborative, and eager to contribute.

•    Good communication skills.

•    Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands 

The incumbent in this position works in an office environment. The incumbent in this position will use the following equipment and shall have the following physical demands: 

Equipment-

•    Computer, printer, fax, telephone, and laboratory testing equipment

Physical Demands- 

•    Occasional standing and walking required

•    Frequent sitting, reaching, and computer/keyboard usage

•    Occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 10 lbs. required

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as considered necessary.