University of Pennsylvania Hiring for Cellular Therapy Fellowship Opening for – at Philadelphia, PA Full Time

Cellular Therapy Fellowship Opening for 2024-2025

Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date:
Jul 5, 2023
Close Date:
Jul 5, 2025
Description:

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a non-ACGME Cellular Therapy Fellowship.  The successful candidate will be hired as a full-time Instructor in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be for one (1) year.

 

This is a training position in the rapidly expanding field of cellular therapy. The candidate will work at the campuses of both the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), with three current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) facilities: the Clinical Cell and Vaccine Production Facility (CVPF) at Penn, the Cell and Gene Therapy Laboratory (CGTL) and the Clinical Vector Core (CVC) both at CHOP. The cellular therapy activities at HUP and CHOP cover the entire range of standard-of-care adult and pediatric bone marrow transplant, from collection to processing to infusion. The cGMP facilities also engage in a large number clinical trials under Investigational New Drug or Device Exemptions (IND/IDEs) approved by the FDA, some of which are in collaboration with third party industrial sponsors. Examples of these IND/IDEs include the manufacturing of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cells, virus specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes, and selective T/B cell depleted transplant grafts. The candidate will have a wide exposure of different cGMP labs within walking distance, learn the set up and operation of cGMP facilities, in addition to the actual manufacturing processes.

Cellular therapy is a highly regulated field. The candidate will also engage in managing different quality aspects of cell manufacturing, participate in drafting IND/IDE Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) sections, including response to FDA inquiries. There are numerous opportunities for quality improvement projects. Didactic training, either one-on-one with a faculty or part of more formal course, is also available. The candidate is encouraged to tailor the one-year program to suit individual background and needs, while still gaining enough exposure to become proficient in all areas. Ideally, a successful candidate would leave the program feeling confident to direct a cell therapy facility.

Applicants must have an M.D. or Ph.D. or equivalent degree and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in education, research, and clinical care.  Documents needed: Curriculum Vitae; Personal Statement; three potential references.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street,  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).

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COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all employees at the University of Pennsylvania. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the University. Visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information about Penn’s vaccine requirements.