Process Associate I

Process Associate

Location: South San Francisco, CA, 94080

Job Type: Full Time

Work Type: On-Site

Neurona Therapeutics is a clinical stage biotherapeutics company focused on revolutionizing the treatment landscape for chronic diseases of the nervous system. Our mission is rooted in pioneering developmental neurobiology research. We specialize in discovering and developing allogeneic regenerative cell therapies with the potential to repair dysregulated neural circuits. We are committed to delivering first in class, innovative cell therapy solutions to address significant unmet medical needs.

The Process Associate I role is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level candidate to learn and contribute to cell therapy in a fast-paced, collaborative biotechnology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform cell culture activities using aseptic technique, including media preparation, cell expansion, passaging, harvest, and cell counts and viability assessments.
• Execute high throughput product fill, cell separation, recovery, and filtration activities with high precision, following established procedures and best practices.
• Support assembly, testing, and preparation of kits shipped to clinical sites.
• Provide hands-on support to Manufacturing, including GMP equipment setup, basic troubleshooting, and feedback on SOPs and Production Records.
• Support process-related projects by executing assigned tasks, collecting data, and tracking progress against timelines. Help optimize workflows and streamline processes.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and present findings at team meetings.
• Identify and escalate potential process risks, quality issues, or safety concerns to engineering and manufacturing leads.
• Draft and update process documentation, including SOPs, process flow diagrams, and batch records, under the guidance of senior team members. Maintain detailed experimental and process records.
• Manage sample and reagent inventory, and support equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Follow good documentation and good manufacturing practices in all activities, and collaborate with teams across Process Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Discovery.

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Biology, Molecular/Cell Biology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related life science or engineering field.
• 0–2 years of hands-on experience in a laboratory, biotechnology, cell therapy, or manufacturing environment (academic lab experience and internships count).
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique; familiarity with cell separation, recovery, and filtration techniques.
• Strong attention to detail, with the willingness to perform repetitive tasks with high accuracy.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, and the ability to multitask within fast-paced timelines.
• A genuine eagerness to learn, take on new challenges, and grow your skill set in a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, and comfort working both independently and collaboratively across teams.

Neurona is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.

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