Overview
Validation Technician Jobs in Normal, IL at InDepth Engineering Solutions, LLC
Why Work With Us?
At Candel, our people drive our success. We value diversity, collaboration, and bold thinking in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Like a team, we show up for each other and stay focused on making a difference for patients and families. Our leadership is transparent and empowering, and our culture is built on trust, flexibility, and accountability, encouraging ownership and innovation every day.
Our Science: Advancing Cancer Immunotherapies
Candel is a clinical-stage biopharma company developing off-the-shelf, multimodal immunotherapies that stimulate personalized, systemic anti-tumor responses. Our platforms use genetically modified adenovirus and HSV constructs. With positive Phase 3 results for our lead candidate, it’s an exciting time to join us and help bring transformative cancer treatments to patients. Learn more: www.candeltx.com
Position Summary:
Are you passionate about hands-on science and excited to support innovative therapies? At Candel Therapeutics, we’re advancing the future of viral-based treatments—and we’re looking for a driven and detail-oriented QC Lab Technician to help us get there.
In this role, you’ll play a critical part in executing quality control assays to ensure the integrity and consistency of our viral vector production. If you thrive in a lab environment, love solving problems, and are eager to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team, we want to hear from you. At Candel, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to cutting-edge science, and help make a real difference in the lives of patients.
What You’ll Do:
As a QC Lab Tech at Candel, you’ll:
Perform quality control assays for viral vectors and assess viral particle titer
Manage and track production and storage samples
Optimize and test protocols for viral production and QC
Support daily lab operations including solution prep, inventory, and documentation
Collaborate with scientists and cross-functional teams to support process development
Take the lead on special projects that support the broader research mission
What You Bring:
We’re looking for someone who is curious, reliable, and eager to contribute to something bigger. Specifically, you’ll need:
A BA/BS in biology or a related life sciences field, or an associate degree/certification with 2+ years of relevant lab experience
Comfort working in a lab environment—undergraduate research counts
Familiarity with sterile technique
Experience with tissue culture and viral production (preferred but not required)
Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and on a team
Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Proficiency with standard lab software and tools
Able to start between 7:30 – 8:30 am on certain days of the week, on a non-routine basis support experiments on weekends and off shift as required along with other team members.
Must be authorized to work in US and not require any sponsorship.
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Title: Validation Technician
Company: InDepth Engineering Solutions, LLC
Location: Normal, IL