Production Technician

About the role

Cellistic is advancing next‑generation cell therapies by scaling iPSC‑derived products. As a Production Technician you will work hands‑on in GMP cleanrooms to manufacture clinical‑grade cell therapy products.

Key responsibilities

• Perform aseptic manufacturing operations for clinical‑grade ATMPs in Grade A/B/C/D cleanrooms.
• Execute cell culture and processing activities, including isolation, selection, activation, transduction, fill & finish and cryopreservation.
• Prepare sterile media and solutions following GMP procedures and aseptic techniques.
• Conduct in‑process controls such as cell counting and viability testing.
• Operate and troubleshoot critical equipment, including cell selection systems, cryopreservation units and small‑scale bioreactors.
• Support environmental monitoring, equipment and facility cleaning, and day‑to‑day readiness of GMP areas.
• Complete GMP documentation accurately, including batch records, forms, logs and equipment records.
• Contribute to deviations, CAPAs, change controls and other Quality Management System activities.
• Assist technology transfer, process optimisation and qualification/validation projects.
• Manage raw materials, consumables and waste within GMP areas.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Applied Biology or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years hands‑on experience in biotechnology or pharma, with at least 2 years in aseptic techniques within Grade A/B cleanrooms.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and biotechnological principles.
• Excellent French (written and spoken) and basic English.
• Precise, quality‑focused and reliable work approach.

Required skills

• Aseptic processing in GMP cleanrooms.
• Cell culture, selection, activation and transduction techniques.
• Cryopreservation system operation.
• Small‑scale bioreactor handling.
• Media and solution preparation under GMP conditions.
• Equipment troubleshooting and qualification.
• Environmental monitoring procedures.
• GMP documentation (batch records, SOPs, logs).

What we offer

• Work at the interface of cutting‑edge science and real‑world manufacturing.
• Develop expertise in GMP manufacturing while contributing to programs that may impact patients.