CTRL Therapeutics Lab Tech/Research Engineer Chicago, IL · Full time

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About us:

We are building a new cell therapy company to disrupt and democratize the cell therapy space and enable the rapid generation of potent anti-tumor T cell repertoires from every patient with cancer. We are building a company culture based on collaboration, transparency, integrity, and commitment to excellence, and we are looking for passionate people to join us on our journey and build a world-class organization. Join us!    

What you'll do:

We seek a junior Lab Technician to support our process and platform development. Although cell culture and microfluidics experience is a plus, you should be highly collaborative and have a strong interest and desire to learn the field and grow your skills. This role reports to the Head of Research.

Specific Responsibilities

Microfluidic Platform Development

You will play a pivotal role within our dynamic team, amplifying the charge in transforming an exhilarating new technology into a meticulously validated, highly resilient, and infinitely scalable commercial platform.

• You will fabricate PDMS microfluidic chips to verify and validate evolving consumable design.
• You will assist with designing and optimizing next-generation consumables and instrumentation for the cell isolation platform.
• You will develop device characterization, assembly, and operation manual for internal R&D.
• You will assist in process development for cell isolation and recovery automation.
• You will follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to fabricate microfluidic consumable sub-assemblies to aid in the characterization and for use by our internal biology lab.
• You will assist in developing fluid and multi-physics simulations for platform development.
• Your assistance in the planning and execution of experiments will aid in developing the platform and analyzing and interpreting experimental data.

Experimental support

You will actively contribute to the strategic planning and hands-on execution of groundbreaking experiments, guided by our experienced senior researchers and engineers, as an essential member of our innovative team.

• You will perform cell culture of primary cells and cell lines while assisting and/or leading cell isolations, expansions, and immune cell profiling/characterization.
• You will perform multi-color flow cytometry analysis of immune cells.

Data collection and analysis

You will be an essential part of our data-driven efforts, actively participating in crafting data summaries and offering valuable insights for our team.

• You will collect detailed records of all experimental procedures, observations, and results using an Electronic Lab Notebook.
• You will analyze data using various software (Flow Jo, Prism, Excel, etc.)
• You will present data and results at team and company-wide meetings.

Lab support

You will play a vital role in our laboratory operations, supporting procurement and organization and ensuring the seamless maintenance of our chemical inventory, reagents, and other essential consumables.

Collaboration and communication

You'll be an active collaborator, working closely with the research and platform teams. Your contributions will be valued as you actively participate in meetings, offering vital project updates and insights to keep our collective efforts in sync.

You should have:

·      Bachelor’s degree in bioengineering, chemical or mechanical engineering with 1-3 years of experience.

·      Basic understanding of microfluidics, prior experience with PDMS chip fabrication is a plus but not required.

·      Experience with design, CAD packages and flow simulations.

·      Basic understanding of cell biology.

·      Familiarity with cell culture and aseptic techniques and flow cytometry analysis.

·      Strong attention to detail, organizational and record-keeping skills.

·      Excellent problem-solving skills.

·      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively present complex data to diverse audiences.

·      Comfortable operating in a fast-paced start-up environment, with a strong desire to learn and contribute to the advancement of cell isolation platform.

What we offer:

Compensation: A competitive salary in addition to equity.

Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, FHA, 401(k), commuter benefits                                                                          

At CTRL, we embrace the different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences our team members bring to the table. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome all applicants and teammates regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@ctrl-therapeutics.com.