Lab Manager

This position centers on the R&D management of innovative cell technologies such as cell sorting, activation, and transfection. The person in this role should be equipped with extensive team management skills and a sharp eye for cutting-edge technologies. They are expected to lead the team to drive the R&D and application transformation of innovative technologies. Additionally, by establishing a platform for in-depth collaboration with foreign teams, global technical resources can be integrated and shared, enhancing the global competitiveness of the technologies.   •Team Management Oversee the R&D lab team, covering training, performance evaluation, and team development, to foster an efficient collaborative working environment. Be responsible for formulating and implementing the daily operation plan of the laboratory, covering equipment management, reagent and consumable procurement, experiment schedule arrangement, etc., to ensure the efficient operation of the laboratory. Set up a rational performance evaluation and feedback mechanism. Regularly conduct comprehensive appraisals on team members' work performance, innovative achievements, and contributions to the team, and promptly resolve issues that arise during team collaboration. •Project Planning and Execution Formulate detailed project plans, defining project objectives, milestones, task allocations, and resource requirements to ensure the project is delivered on time. Monitor the project progress, promptly identify and resolve project risks and issues, and take effective corrective actions to guarantee the smooth running of the project.   •Technology R&D Keep track of the forefront research and application fields of global cell sorting, activation, and transfection technologies, and come up with innovative R&D ideas and plans. Lead the team to carry out technical breakthroughs and address technical pain points, such as improving the recovery rate and purity of rare cell sorting, achieving spatiotemporal specific regulation of cell activation, and reducing cytotoxicity and off-target effects during transfection.   • Data Management and Quality Assurance Establish and improve the project data management system to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and traceability of experimental data. Develop and enforce strict quality control standards to ensure the project complies with relevant domestic and international regulations and industry standards. Take charge of the organization and archiving of project documents, providing support for project audits and acceptance. • Communication and Reporting Regularly report project progress, achievements, and problems to the R&D manager, offering professional technical analysis and suggestions. Serve as the technical contact for the company's joint R&D projects with foreign teams. Regularly communicate with foreign teams, sharing project progress and encountered problems, and promoting knowledge sharing and experience exchange. Maintain good communication and cooperation with external partners and academic institutions to expand technical resources and cooperation opportunities.  

At least 5 years of experience in R&D and process development within cell and gene therapy (CGT), biopharmaceuticals, or innovative cell technologies, including at least 3 years of team or functional management experience. Proven experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver process development projects and support successful technology transfer, scale-up, or commercialization. Strong knowledge of end-to-end CGT process development, including starting-material and cell-source assessment, cell isolation and enrichment, activation, genetic modification or transfection, cell expansion, harvest, formulation, cryopreservation, and closed or automated processing. Hands-on expertise in cell sorting, activation, transfection, and related process optimization is preferred. Be familiar with the development processes of cell sorting, activation, and transfection technologies. Proficiently master relevant advanced experimental technologies and methods, such as microfluidic chip sorting, CRISPR-Cas mediated cell activation and gene editing, liposome transfection, and nanoparticle transfection, and possess rich practical operation and optimization experience. Have over 3 years of experience in close cooperation with foreign teams, and have successfully promoted at least one transnational cooperation project from initiation to implementation. Possess excellent team management skills, being able to effectively motivate and guide team members to enhance the overall performance of the team.

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Arthur Yang