Arcellx, Inc. (http://www.arcellx.com/) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy by engineering innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases. Arcellx believes that cell therapies are one of the forward pillars of medicine and our mission is to advance humanity by developing cell therapies that are safer, more effective, and more broadly accessible. Our offices are in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Redwood City, California.
Arcellx's lead product candidate, CART-ddBCMA, is being developed for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (r/r MM) in an ongoing study. CART-ddBCMA has been granted Fast Track, Orphan Drug, and Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy designations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Arcellx is also advancing its dosable and controllable CAR-T therapy, ARC-SparX, through two programs: ACLX-001 for r/r MM and ACLX-002 in relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia and high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome.
We are looking for an intern in our Quality Operations department who will report to the Sr. Director, GMP Quality Operations and will assist with key quality operations projects. This may include assisting with the implementation of a calibration and preventive maintenance system, laboratory safety initiatives, and quality assurance documentation archiving.
At Arcellx, we value passion, curiosity, determination, and diversity, and look for candidates who demonstrate a genuine interest in our mission and alignment with our values.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data collection and entry of specialty instrument and equipment process and calibration tolerances into the calibration/preventive maintenance system
- Instrument/equipment inventory verification
- Support Environmental Health & Safety program initiatives including R&D lab safety
- Inventory and archiving of electronic and paper documentation
- Communicate and promote a culture of quality and operational excellence at Arcellx
Qualifications:
- Working on a BS in a scientific or engineering discipline
- Prior related work experience a plus
- Effective organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to work with aggressive timeframes and adhere to project deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written & verbal communication.
- Experience with MS Excel and Word is required
Competencies:
- Has character and integrity. Committed to always doing what’s right.
- Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
- "No job is too small" mentality. Humble and willing to help others.
- Able to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
- Gives direct, candid, and respectful feedback. Can receive feedback with curiosity and without getting defensive.
- Always looking to improve and challenge the status quo. Gritty and determined.
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