Are you a highly motivated, collaborative, and scientifically curious individual? If so, we're seeking you, and your bold ideas, to co-lead and accelerate the development of our research programs for patients in need. Here, at Astellas, we are a driven bunch with a passion for testing the capabilities of iPSC-derived cells and for developing them into transformational therapies. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!

　　Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com.

　　Universal Cells, an affiliate of Astellas located in Seattle, WA, is focused on the development and commercialization of stem cell and regenerative medicine therapies. We conduct clinical-grade gene editing of stem cells to produce cells that avoid rejection and can be used in allogeneic cell therapy treatments to treat all patients that need them. Through our diversity, scientific knowledge, professional rigor and focus on innovation, we are merging our technology with the Astellas drug development expertise to unlock cures to many indications.

　　OUR GOAL - ONE CELL FOR EVERYONE

　　NO IMMUNE SUPPRESSION. NO DONOR MATCHING. NO REJECTION.

　　Universal Cells (UCI) is announcing an Senior Scientist T cell differentiation opportunity at our facility in Seattle, WA.

　　Purpose and Scope:

　　The Senior Scientist, T cell differentiation position is a scientific role responsible for planning and execution of research utilizing pluripotent stem cell (PSC) and differentiation to T cell lineages.

　　Essential Job Responsibilities:

　　Responsible for the design and execution of studies related to the differentiation and characterization of pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) to T cell lineages.

　　Leadership from the bench. This position is expected to demonstrate leadership through not only planning, and communication, but through hands-on execution of experiments.

　　Applies a high degree of scientific rigor to all aspects of the job, including experimental design, analysis, execution, and interpretation.

　　Remain at the forefront of scientific literature of PSCs, PSC differentiation, and T cell therapeutics. Ability to translate understandings to innovation in scientific approaches.

　　Development of robust and well controlled differentiation processes, utilizing inherently scalable methods, which lead into product development.

　　Prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols/SOPs, and presentations. Regularly presents findings at group meetings and to upper management to support program-level, data-driven decisions.

　　Understand and participate in development of project timelines, deliverables, and priorities.

　　Supporting cross-functional knowledge sharing and collaborate on research projects.

　　Collaborates with colleagues across Universal Cells and other Astellas sites, including support of process and method transfer related to manufacture of Universal Donor Cell therapies.

　　Performs other duties as assigned or special projects as needed.

　　Quantitative Dimensions:

　　This Sr. Scientist role is directly responsible for developing PSC-differentiation methodologies to T cell lineages which are robust, well controlled, and scalable. These activities will ultimately lead to new product candidates to treat diverse indications.

　　Organizational Context:

　　Reports to Senior Director, Immunology at Universal Cells.

　　Closely collaborates with colleagues within Research & Development and other departments at Universal Cells and other Astellas sites.

　　Contributes to organizational health of the research division through creating a psychologically safe, learning, and high-performance culture

　　Qualifications:

　　Required

　　PhD. in cell biology, immunology, or a related field, with an additional 5+ years of relevant post-graduate experience.

　　MS with 8+ years or BS with 12+ years of highly relevant experience

　　Deep expertise in pluripotent stem cell culture and differentiation to T cells.

　　Expertise in T cell development and biology.

　　Demonstrated success in leading projects and teams.

　　Prioritization of scientific rigor in planning and execution of experiments.

　　Ability to distill project timelines and deliverables to specific objectives.

　　Strong organizational, time management, and problem solving skills with attention to detail.

　　Ability to work independently and on teams.

　　Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

　　Strong work ethic with a passion for working in a fast-paced, dynamic and diverse work environment.

　　Preferred

　　Prior industry experienceWorking Conditions

　　This role is a hands-on laboratory-based position that requires onsite work

　　Salary Range :

　　$108,000 - $144,000 (NOTE: Final salary could be more or less, based on experience)Benefits:

　　Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

　　Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation, Sick time, plus national holidays including Heritage Days, and Summer and Winter Breaks

　　401(k) match and annual company contribution

　　Company paid life insurance

　　Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions

　　Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions

　　Referral bonus program

　　Category Research & Development

　　Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.

　　EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans