• Full-time

Publication date: 2025.11.17

[Japanese language ability not required, foreign nationals welcome] Development Scientist

  • R&D / Engineer /Technician (Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Biotechnology)
  • Tokyo
  • Salary 6 to 12 million yen
【日本語力不問・外国籍歓迎】開発サイエンティスト
職種Position R&D / Engineer /Technician (Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Biotechnology)
会社概要Company profile [Company Overview]
A startup from the University of Tokyo that aims to solve global issues by utilizing cells in the field of engineering.
In order to contribute to the spread of the cell industry, including medical care, they are working on developing cell mass production technology using the company's technology. While cell medicines are attracting attention mainly in regenerative medicine and cancer immunotherapy, the manufacturing process is still mainly manual, and rationalization of manufacturing is an urgent issue. They aim to realize mass production of expensive cell medicines using their unique culture technology and create a society where cell therapy is within reach of everyone.

[Company/Job Attractions]
The company's technology is proven, and you will be involved in a rapidly growing business that is close to monetization.
In addition, more than 10 companies are currently introducing and evaluating the technology, and they are working to establish a manufacturing and sales system for products aimed at social implementation, as well as to collaborate with CDMOs both in Japan and overseas.
In addition, the company's technology has a wide range of applications and has great business potential.
仕事内容Job description *This position is available only for people residing in Japan

They are looking for a Process Development Scientist. This position will provide process development services and joint development to domestic and international cell therapy development companies in an international team including a foreign leader (non-Japanese speaker). In cooperation with the in-house technology development team, product development team, and business development team, you will play a central role in the success of their company and their customers.

[Roles and Responsibilities]
- Process development work for regenerative medicine products using cell fiber technology
- Planning and execution of process development research for use in the manufacture of products (mesenchymal stem cells, T cells, iPS cells, etc.) for customers and partner companies
- Formulate hypotheses taking into account the difficulty, reproducibility, cost, process time, etc. of culture
- Plan and execute development appropriate to the phase in order to effectively and efficiently proceed with hypothesis verification
- Create work records in a timely manner and prepare documents such as test result reports and SOPs
- In addition to document preparation, contribute to technology transfer and customer success through providing training, etc.
- Adhere to organizational cooperation while promoting things in a self-initiative manner
応募資格Requirement [Required requirements]
- 3+ years of research, manufacturing, and development experience in a private company
- Knowledge of biology, chemistry, and physics related to the development of cell therapy processes (sterility, cell culture, cell metabolism, T cell biology, cryopreservation, etc.)
- Knowledge and practical experience in GMP manufacturing of cell therapy products
- Master's degree or above
- No Japanese language skills required

[Preferred requirements]
- English skills (level of everyday conversation, communication with superiors, literature research, and document creation)
- Experience providing a series of science and technology-related activities as a service, such as planning and conducting experiments, data analysis, reporting, and presentations
日本語力Japanese level None
雇用形態Employment type Full-time
勤務エリアLocation Tokyo
勤務時間Working hours Discretionary work system with core time.
想定年収Salary 6 to 12 million yen
条件・待遇Condition Employment Type: Permanent
Trial period: 3 months
Estimated annual income: ¥6M~¥12MTo
Work location: Tokyo
Working hours: Discretionary work system (with core time)
Holidays: 2 days a week (Saturdays and Sundays), national holidays
Vacation: Summer vacation, year-end and New Year holidays, and other vacations available
Overtime: none
Benefits: Complete social insurance, commuting allowance (according to company regulations), and other benefits
選考についてProcess Number of applicants: 3 staff, 1 leader
Documents required for application: resume, CV
Online interview: available
Interview language: English or Japanese
Number of interviews (flow): 3 times
* May change depending on the situation of the candidate
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