Cell Line Development Project Manager

ATUM is looking for a motivated life sciences professional to join our Cell Line Development Project Management team.

ATUM (www.atum.bio) is a world-leading bioengineering company. We conduct research to advance our in-house technology platforms and to develop new ways to apply them to solve important biotechnological or pharmaceutical deficiencies. The company has state-of-the-art capabilities in machine learning-assisted synthetic biology, and a suite of innovative technologies spanning protein and cellular engineering, gene synthesis, gene transfer, protein expression and manufacturing. We provide diverse, and often highly tailored, solutions to a broad range of clients across the globe.

ATUM’s innovative cell line development (CLD) team is rapidly growing. The CLD project management team supports projects that move through our CLD lab, closely interacting with customers and ATUM scientists.

The right candidate will have a good understanding of molecular biology and mammalian cell culture. While closely supported by the scientists in the CLD team, the Project Manager will need to be able to think independently to sufficiently understand the process, foresee pitfalls and plan for contingencies. All of these skills and attributes will ensure the project is a smooth experience for both the customer and the lab.

Essential Skills

• Good understanding of molecular biology
• Good understanding of mammalian cell culture
• Ability to break down a larger, more complex problem into smaller, manageable tasks
• Attention to detail
• Ability to take ownership of projects to enable success
• Familiarity with MS Word/Powerpoint/Project
• A team player with strong communication skills (both written and verbal)

Job Functions

• Coordinate with customer and internal resources for flawless execution of all managed projects
• Manage ongoing customer relationships
• Work with internal team to continuously improve project flow and performance
• Document and communicate project requirements to internal manufacturing team managers
• Create and maintain project documentation
• Manage projects in ATUM’s LIMS

Education and Experience

• Masters in biology/life sciences with 2-3 years of customer facing, life science industry experience. PhD preferred.
• Previous technical, customer facing experience desirable.
• 1+ years lab management/team lead/coordinator experience
• Experience with cell line development and/or experience with working in a CRO is desirable

• Be a part of the next gen biotech revolution
• Excellent growth opportunities
• Great compensation and benefits package