TDS CGT-Cell Development Co-Op

About the role#

The TDS CGT-Cell Development Co-Op program provides hands-on experience in process development for advanced cell therapy modalities, including CAR-T cell therapy. You will support research focused on cryopreservation, cell culture operations, and therapy development. This role offers exposure to experimental design, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration within the Innovative Medicine team.

What you'll do#

• Support projects focused on the development and optimization of cell and gene therapy drug products.
• Evaluate cryobag fill uniformity and its impact on cryopreservation performance.
• Characterize temperature profiles during freezing and thawing across various cryobag configurations, orientations, and container formats.
• Assess how cryopreservation conditions affect process consistency and post-thaw cell quality.
• Perform laboratory tasks including aseptic cell culture, cell isolation, and PBMC isolation procedures.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data using analytical and statistical methods.
• Participate in technical discussions regarding experimental design and process development strategies.
• Collaborate with internal and external project teams through meetings and presentations.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks and technical documentation.
• Provide additional project support as needed.

What you'll need#

• Completion of at least an undergraduate freshman year at an accredited university.
• Current enrollment in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, or related fields.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Previous experience with aseptic technique and cell culture.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
• Permanent authorization to work in the United States without the need for future sponsorship.
• Ability to remain actively enrolled in university throughout the co-op assignment.
• No conflicting internship or employment commitments.
• Preferred: Knowledge of cell isolation techniques, PBMC isolation, basic statistics, and experimental design.
• Preferred: Experience or coursework in T Cell Biology, Immunology, cryopreservation, or CAR-T cell therapy.
• Preferred: Demonstrated leadership through campus organizations, research, or community involvement.
• Preferred: Prior laboratory research experience and data analysis execution.

Location & details#

• Location: Spring House, Pennsylvania.
• Term: Six months, typically Winter 2027 to Summer 2027.
• Modality: Full-time (40 hours per week), fully on-site.
• Compensation: This is a paid position.