Senior Scientist, Data Scientist – Process Sciences

Allogene Therapeutics

. Develop and implement Cell Starting Material characterization studies using QbD principles .

Posted 11/5/2026contractSouth San Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $45 - $70 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cell Starting Material characterization, applying Quality by Design principles and advanced statistical methods to support CAR-T manufacturing processes. Proficient in bioinformatics and computational biology, with a strong foundation in cell culture and immunology.

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Cell Starting Material CharacterizationQuality By Design MethodologiesMultivariate Data AnalysisBioinformatics ToolsGene Editing Technologies

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Hard Skills

Computational BiologyBioinformaticsBiostatisticsGenomicsStatistical ModelingMammalian Cell CultureProcess CharacterizationData IntegrationDashboard DesignGene Delivery

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailMultitaskingOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

JMPR-StudioPythonReal-Time Monitoring Dashboards

Industry Keywords

Cell TherapyImmunologyBioprocessingNon-GMP ManufacturingProcess Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement Cell Starting Material characterization studies using QbD principles
Apply advanced statistical, computational biology, and bioinformatics 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 processes and capabilities
Evaluate process parameters, materials, closed or disposable systems, and operational workflows
Integrate data across platforms and timepoints for translational and clinical decision-making
Contribute to Project Technical Teams and collaborate with stakeholder groups
Collaborate with and train wet-lab scientists, translating computational outputs into actionable insights
Present data and strategy to scientists and management in internal meetings
Stay current with cell therapy, immunology, and bioprocessing literature
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS/PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, genomics, or a closely related quantitative field
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, and Python
Experience designing and deploying dashboards for real-time process monitoring
Experience with prior Gene and Cell Therapy manufacturing preferred but not required
Experience in genetic modification of cells using gene editing and gene delivery technologies 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
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
Remote work option
Collaborative environment
Opportunity to work with talented people
Opportunity to contribute to life-changing products for patients