Cellares

About Cellares

Accelerating access to life-saving cell therapies

👥 201-500 employees📍 The East Side, South San Francisco, CA💰 $355m4.7
HealthcareB2BBiologySocial Impact

Key Highlights

  • Developed the CEll Shuttle platform for high-throughput production
  • Partners with industry leaders like Kite and Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Over $355M raised in Series B funding
  • Located in South San Francisco, CA with 201-500 employees

Cellares is a pioneering provider of cell therapy manufacturing services, headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. With over $355M in funding, Cellares has developed the CEll Shuttle platform, an automated system capable of producing 16 batches of CAR T-cell therapies simultaneously, reducing batch...

🎁 Benefits

Cellares offers a flexible vacation policy, comprehensive healthcare, 401k with company match, parental leave, catered onsite meals, and premium techn...

🌟 Culture

Cellares fosters a culture focused on efficiency and scalability in cell therapy manufacturing. The company prioritizes innovation and collaboration, ...

Overview

Cellares is hiring a Director, Facilities Engineering to oversee the management and operations of facilities in compliance with GMP and EHS standards. You'll lead maintenance and capital expansion projects in South San Francisco.

Job Description

Who you are

You are an innovative and highly motivated leader with extensive experience in facilities engineering, particularly within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. You have a strong background in cGMP operations and understand the complexities of maintaining cleanroom environments and laboratory facilities. Your leadership style is collaborative, and you thrive in multidisciplinary settings, working closely with scientists, researchers, and engineers to develop effective solutions. You are driven and self-sufficient, enjoying the challenges that come with a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Your ability to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while fostering continuous improvement is a key strength.

Desirable

Experience in managing capital expansion projects and a solid understanding of EHS standards will set you apart. Familiarity with utility systems such as HVAC and lab equipment is also beneficial. You should be comfortable interfacing across various departments to achieve the best outcomes for facility operations.

What you'll do

As the Director of Facilities Engineering, you will be responsible for the management, operations, and maintenance of all facilities and supporting systems at Cellares. This includes overseeing office spaces, cGMP cleanroom suites, QC laboratories, and warehouse utility systems. You will lead the maintenance and calibration program, ensuring that all equipment is functioning optimally and in compliance with GMP standards. Your role will also involve managing capital expansion projects, including facility buildouts, to support the growth of cell therapy operations. You will provide vision and leadership to ensure reliable facility operations and drive continuous improvement processes that align with the company's mission. Your ability to interface with various teams will be crucial in developing innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency.

What we offer

Cellares offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the future of cell therapies. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team dedicated to accelerating access to life-saving treatments. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development within the organization. Join us in our mission to transform the landscape of healthcare through innovative engineering solutions.

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