Senior Associate Data Scientist – Process Sciences, Contract

Allogene Therapeutics

. Support the Cell Starting Material–Process Sciences group within Process and Product Development .

Posted 10/23/2026contractRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $45 - $50 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cell Starting Material characterization and development of cell isolation technologies, utilizing Quality by Design principles and advanced statistical tools for data analysis. Proficient in supporting clinical-scale non-GMP manufacturing operations and contributing to regulatory filings within the cell therapy and bioprocessing domains.

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Cell Starting Material CharacterizationQuality By Design MethodologiesMultivariate Data AnalysisFlow CytometryStatistical Modeling

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Hard Skills

Molecular BiologyCell BiologyBiochemistryData ScienceGene EditingGene Delivery TechnologiesPBMC Isolation TechniquesProcess CharacterizationStatistical ToolsDashboard Design

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailMultitaskingOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

JMPR-StudioPython

Industry Keywords

Cell TherapyImmunologyBioprocessingBLA-Enabling ProcessesClinical-Scale Manufacturing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Cell Starting Material–Process Sciences group within Process and Product Development
Contribute to characterization of cell starting material and development of cell isolation technologies
Develop and implement state-of-the-art processing technologies for scalable and robust manufacturing processes
Develop and implement Cell Starting Material characterization studies using QbD principles
Apply advanced statistical tools to large and complex datasets
Support clinical-scale non-GMP manufacturing operations for BLA-enabling process characterization activities
Contribute to process characterization and continuous improvement initiatives for CAR-T manufacturing
Evaluate process parameters, materials, closed or disposable systems, and operational workflows
Contribute to Project Technical Teams and collaborate with stakeholder groups
Document work in electronic laboratory notebooks and Technical Reports
Contribute to regulatory filings and responses to regulatory questions
Present data and strategy in technical and Project Team meetings
Remain current with cell therapy, immunology, and bioprocessing literature
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS in Molecular & Cell Biology or Immunology with emphasis on data science preferred
MS plus at least 2 years of experience or BS with at least 5 years of experience
Foundational understanding of mammalian or primary cell culture, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and immunology
Experience in Quality by Design methodologies and statistical modeling in biologics or cell therapy preferred
Experience with multivariate data analysis
Preferred experience with JMP, R-Studio, or Python
Designed and deployed dashboards for real-time process monitoring
Experience in flow cytometry highly preferred
Experience with Gene & Cell Therapy manufacturing preferred but not required
Experience in genetic modification of cells using gene editing and gene delivery technologies preferred but not required
Experience with PBMC isolation techniques preferred but not required
Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

1-year contract opportunity with the possibility of extension or contract-to-hire
Collaborative environment
Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce