GMP QC Specialist, CMC

 

Philadelphia, PA

Cabaletta Bio (Nasdaq: CABA) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and launching the first curative targeted cell therapies designed specifically for patients with autoimmune diseases. The CABA™ platform encompasses two complementary strategies which aim to advance the discovery and development of engineered T cell therapies with the potential to become deep and durable, perhaps curative, treatments for a broad range of autoimmune diseases. The lead CARTA (Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cells for Autoimmunity) strategy is prioritizing the development of rese-cel, a 4-1BB-containing fully human CD19-CAR T cell investigational therapy. Rese-cel is currently being evaluated in the RESET™ (REstoring SElf-Tolerance) clinical development program spanning multiple therapeutic areas, including rheumatology, neurology and dermatology. Cabaletta Bio’s headquarters and labs are located in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, please visit www.cabalettabio.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.

 

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Position Description:               

 

This role can be hybrid or based in our Philadelphia, PA headquarters.

Reporting to the Director, QA Operations, the GMP QC Specialist, CMC, will be responsible for ensuring the compliance of generated QC data with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) both within the organization and generated by third parties. The individual will be involved in developing, implementing, and maintaining Quality Control review processes to uphold the highest standards in internal and external laboratory activities.  The role will work closely with cross-functional teams to assess, monitor, and enhance quality systems, ensuring that all GMP data adhere to relevant internal and regulatory requirements.  Our ideal candidate will have strong experience with microbiological assays, including compendial methods (sterility, endotoxin, mycoplasma assays, APS, APV and Environmental Monitoring).

 

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • GMP Compliance: Ensure that all internal laboratory activities are maintained in accordance with internal data integrity practices and standards. Ensure that external laboratory activities comply with GMP regulations and guidelines. Stay current with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to GMP. 
  • Batch Review / Release: Perform full batch record review of all types of investigations; perform appropriate quality control review of all QC data generated by third parties; draft, review, and approve CoA (internal/external).
  • Investigations: Identify issues of non-compliance and work directly with the third party to resolve prior to batch release. Review and approve any out-of-specification investigations in a timely manner. 
  • Quality Control Procedures: Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures to monitor and assess internal laboratory processes, as well as the processes employed by external laboratories used to generate QC data. Conduct regular reviews to identify areas for improvement and initiate corrective action(s) as needed. 
  • Audits and Inspections: Assist in the planning and conducting of internal audits to assess compliance with data integrity standards and approved procedures (e.g. SOPs, test methods). Support audits of external laboratories as needed. 
  • Assay Qualification / Validation: Review and approve assay development, qualification and validation plans, data generated and reports. Provide primary QC support for all activities. 
  • Documentation Management: Oversee the creation, review, and approval of laboratory documentation, including SOPs, test methods, protocols, and reports.  Ensure that the documentation is accurate, complete, and in compliance with GMP requirements. Ensure all Process Development (Analytical Development and Manufacturing Sciences & Technology) related documentation and data are reviewed and archived in a timely and accurate manner. 
  • Training and Education: Assist in providing training and guidance to Process Development personnel on GMP principles, procedures, and compliance requirements. Ensure that all team members are informed and adhere to quality control measures. 
  • Risk Management: Identify and assess potential risks related to GMP compliance. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize the likelihood of compliance issues. 
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the quality control function. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to implement changes that enhance overall laboratory efficiency and quality. 
  • Communication: Effectively communicate with cross-functional teams, management, and regulatory agencies regarding quality control matters. Provide regular updates on compliance status, issues, and improvements to Quality Management.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline; Advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience in biopharmaceutical technical operations, QC operations and/or quality operations.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ hands-on experience in GMP laboratory environment, with specific familiarity with cell and gene therapy release assay development, performance, and qualification.
  • Specific experience performing or reviewing microbiological assays, including compendial methods (sterility, endotoxin, mycoplasma assays, APS, APV and Environmental Monitoring)
  • Experience interacting with external testing laboratories preferred.
  • Working knowledge of GMP and ICH guidance and both US and international regulatory requirements.
  • Highly organized, effective, and proactive communicator verbally and in writing. Able to work independently to appropriately prioritize work.  
  • Strong team orientation and passion for continuous self-development. 
  • Experience in industry or in a startup industrial setting is preferred.

 

Our name – Cabaletta – is derived from the operatic term that represents a rapid, repetitive, and technically challenging section of an operatic aria, designed to showcase the skills of the lead singer. Analogously, Cabaletta Bio strives to achieve rapid and repetitive product development, building on our indication prioritization and biologic platform that targets the driver of specific autoimmune diseases without the need for long-term immunosuppression.

For more information, please visit  https://www.cabalettabio.com/join-our-crew

Our most important asset is our people, and we offer competitive benefits, PTO, and stock option plans.

Cabaletta Bio is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Cabaletta Bio, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Cabaletta, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Cabaletta shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, if a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Cabaletta has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.

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