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# Biomanufacturing Associate II (Contract, Mon-Fri) at ElevateBio

- **Company:** ElevateBio
- **Location:** Waltham Massachusetts, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-09-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://elevate.bio/about/jobs/6188155004?gh_jid=6188155004

## Job description

ElevateBio is a technology-driven company powering the industry forward by helping partners realize the potential of their therapies from design to commercialization. We have integrated a differentiated set of technologies, end-to-end services, and industry-leading manufacturing expertise to develop advanced therapies faster and more efficiently.

The Role:

ElevateBio is looking for a dynamic individual to join and contribute to building the manufacturing operations team at our BaseCamp facility. The incumbent will ultimately perform routine cGMP manufacture of multiple cell and gene therapy types/products at our state-of-the-art BaseCamp facility such as CAR-Ts, iPSCs, TILs, and mRNA. The individual should be a motivated self-starter eager to contribute to supporting a manufacturing organization unparalleled in its capabilities and expertise, have a willingness and aptitude for adoption of new technology, an ability to build relationships and work effectively in a cross-functional team, and commitment to the highest safety and quality standards.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

- Perform routine right-first-time cGMP manufacturing of cell and gene therapy products including but not limited to aseptic processing, cell isolation, selection, culturing, cryopreservation, upstream processing, downstream processing, aseptic fill finish and final product visual inspection.
- Perform manufacturing activities including but not limited to reviewing / authoring SOPs and batch records, as well as material ordering / management.
- Provide constructive input for the selection and set-up of equipment, process, and material flows, etc.
- Execute and maintain training materials and curricula that support continuous improvement in the cGMP manufacture of cell therapy products.
- Work with Quality Assurance and MSAT to proactively resolve issues such as deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls.
- Work effectively with cross functional teams comprised of process development, facilities & engineering, MSAT, quality control, and quality assurance to ensure right-first-time manufacturing.
- Commitment to the highest safety and quality standards in the service of our colleagues and patients.
- Execute and review batch records, run reports, batch data, etc. for manufacturing and scale-up activities.
- Proactively identify opportunities for improvements in safety, quality, delivery and cost

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in biological science(s) field or related engineering with 2-4 years of experience in cGMP biotech manufacturing, preferably cell and gene therapies.
- Experience with some of the following is preferred: cGMP manufacture and/or process development for CAR T, TCR, TIL, cell and gene therapies, and mRNA.
- Understanding of primary cell culture and experience with equipment such as BSC, Microscope, LOVO, CliniMACS, Incubators, Centrifuges, CRF, and G-Rex systems is preferred.
- Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written).
- Excellent computer and word processing skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Demonstrate proficiency in aseptic techniques and/or processing.
- Ability to function in a dynamic environment and balance multiple priorities simultaneously.

Work Schedule:

- Monday – Friday 0800-1600 with the ability to flex schedule.
- Must be available overtime on weekdays, weekends and holidays as needed.

Physical Requirements:

- Employee will frequently stand, walk, bend, stretch for extended periods
- Routinely carry up to 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds.
- Routinely push, pull, bend, kneel, twist, and climb step ladders while wearing PPE.
- Routine repetitive use of arms/wrist/hands.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support business needs.

The budgeted range for this position is $38/hour - $52/hour. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected hourly range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. ElevateBio is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. ElevateBio will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

## About ElevateBio

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: ElevateBio is a technology-driven contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that powers the creation of genetic medicines by providing integrated gene editing, process development, and cGMP manufacturing capabilities.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series D – raised $401M in November 2025; total capital raised ~$1.3B)
- **Headquarters**: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Biopharmaceutical CDMO (cell and gene therapy, gene editing, mRNA therapeutics)
- Target customers: Biopharmaceutical innovators (B2B, enterprise)
- Mission: “To be the world’s most indispensable advanced therapy technology company, changing how companies operate, how products are created, and how disease is treated.”

## Products & Services
- **Gene Editing Tools & Discovery Services**: One of the world’s largest toolboxes of gene editing technologies (e.g., CRISPR enzymes), enabling flexible editing and broad access to the genome. Includes discovery services to move from target to optimized therapeutic candidate.
- **Process Development**: Scalable, robust manufacturing process design from preclinical through commercial scale.
- **Manufacturing (cGMP)**: Viral vectors, cell therapies, mRNA therapeutics, and lipid nanoparticles (LNP). Multi-modality capabilities with 98% batch success rate. Automated cell therapy manufacturing platform.
- **Regulatory Support & Commercialization**: Navigate CMC regulatory strategy from IND through BLA.
- **Next-Generation Sequencing / Rapid Analytics**: In-house analytics for quality and characterization.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding ~$1.3 billion (as of Series D close in November 2025)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Novo Nordisk (multi-target R&D collaboration worth up to ~$1.9B), Amazon Web Services (generative AI for CRISPR discovery), Sartorius (automated cell therapy platform), University of Pittsburgh / Richard King Mellon Foundation ($100M grant for biomanufacturing facility)
- **Growth Signals**: CNBC Disruptor 50 in 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025; Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies; Boston Globe Top Place to Work (2022, 2023); first genetic medicines manufacturer to achieve ICMC multi-modality certification; opened flagship purpose-built biomanufacturing facility in Waltham, MA; achieved 98% manufacturing batch success rate across cell therapy, viral vector, and mRNA batches.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated Model**: Science, process development, manufacturing, and quality operate under one roof – no hand-offs between stages.
- **Continuous Technology Investment**: Automation, AI-assisted design, and process innovation embedded as a permanent operating principle to reduce costs and timelines.
- **Multi-Modality Expertise**: Covers viral vectors, cell therapies, mRNA, LNP delivery, and gene editing – enabling partners to switch modalities without restarting.
- **Proprietary Gene Editing Toolbox**: Acquired Life Edit Therapeutics, adding one of the largest collections of gene editing enzymes and patents.
- **Industry-Leading Quality**: ICMC certification across multiple modalities and 98% batch success rate exceed industry standards.

## Strategic Focus
- Expand gene editing capabilities and delivery technologies (e.g., LNP in vivo delivery for nuclease editing).
- Scale manufacturing capacity through new facilities (Waltham flagship, Pittsburgh site).
- Deepen collaborations with pharma (Novo Nordisk) and tech (AWS) to accelerate therapy development.
- Apply generative AI to broaden CRISPR discovery for complex monogenic and polygenic diseases.
- Establish manufacturing blueprints for novel modalities such as base-edited therapies.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as a group of “explorers” passionate about constant discovery, new technology, and progress in life-transforming therapies.
- **Benefits**: Medical, vision, and dental covered at 90%; low deductible; employer-paid life insurance and disability; 401(k) with 4% match (no vesting); 12 weeks parental leave; competitive PTO; commuter reimbursement; monthly cell phone stipend; fitness reimbursement; access to wellness apps.
- **Development**: LinkedIn Learning access, Insights Discovery training, ongoing professional development and manager training.
- **Work Environment**: Roles primarily based in Waltham, MA (on-site for manufacturing and lab positions). Hybrid/remote not explicitly stated but likely limited for operational roles.
- **Recognition**: Boston Globe Top Place to Work; named to CNBC Disruptor 50 multiple years.

## Sources
1. [elevate.bio](https://elevate.bio/)
2. [elevate.bio/about](https://elevate.bio/about/)
3. [elevate.bio/about/careers](https://elevate.bio/about/careers/)
4. [elevate.bio/about/our-journey](https://elevate.bio/about/our-journey/)
5. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevatebio)

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