Intern, Quality Control LIMS Specialist

Location: Houston, TX
Department: Quality Control
Reports to: QC Supervisor 

About CTMC 

CTMC is a pioneering biotech joint venture, formed by National Resilience and MD Anderson Cancer Center, located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center. Our mission is to accelerate cell therapies from bench to bedside. We offer a wide range of cell therapy modalities, including CAR-T, TIL, and TCR-T. Our expert team collaborates closely with MD Anderson’s research and clinical faculty, bringing impactful cell therapies to cancer patients.     

Since inception in May 2022, our team has filed eight INDs and have received approval, without delay, demonstrating our commitment to delivering innovative treatments to patients with speed and precision. Our alliance with National Resilience enables us to remain at the forefront of biomanufacturing practices, leveraging advanced technology and processes to deliver exceptional results.     

Our growing, state-of-the-art, 60,000 sq. ft. industrial facility in the Texas Medical Center is staffed by an integrated team of industry veterans and academic scientists who are passionate about bringing life-saving cures to patients. Our unique joint venture structure, with two highly established partners, provides us with the financial stability and long-term horizon to achieve our organizational goals.     

At CTMC, we value our employees and offer a variety of development opportunities within our novel corporate structure to inspire professional growth and satisfaction. We foster a team-first culture and a balanced work-life environment to ensure our staff is energized and engaged in our mission to accelerate cell therapies from bench to bedside for patients who need them. If you share our passion for advancing the frontiers of medical science with innovative therapeutics and want to join a highly dedicated team committed to delivering novel cures to patients, we invite you to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills and expertise can help us achieve our mission.  

Responsibilities 

CTMC is seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient person to support the implementation and ongoing configuration of the L7 LIMS platform within our GMP-regulated Quality Control (QC) laboratories. This role is critical to the digital transformation of analytical operations supporting cell and gene therapy manufacturing. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of technical expertise in scripting languages and a good understanding of regulated QC laboratory processes. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support QC and IT stakeholders in gathering and documenting user requirements for LIMS workflows under supervision.
• Assist with configuration and testing of assay-specific workflows, including sample lifecycle setup, metadata fields, and result entry screens.
• Support development and testing of calculation logic, templates, and standardized workflow components as directed by LIMS administrators.
• Participate in data verification, workflow testing, and troubleshooting activities to support LIMS deployment and enhancements.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of validation documentation in accordance with internal procedures and applicable regulations (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11),under guidance.
• Support change control activities, including documentation updates and impact assessments.
• Participate in LIMS user training sessions and provide first-level support under supervision.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with GMP and data integrity expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills 

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field required.
• Basic knowledge of programming or scripting concepts (e.g., Python, JavaScript, SQL)preferred.
• Interest in laboratory systems, data integrity, and regulated environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior exposure to LIMS, CSV concepts, or regulated laboratory environments is a plus but not required.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands  

The incumbent in this position works in an office environment. The incumbent in this position will use the following equipment and shall have the following physical demands:  

Equipment- 

• Computer, printer, fax, telephone, and laboratory testing equipment

Physical Demands-  

• Occasional standing and walking required
• Frequent sitting, reaching, and computer/keyboard usage

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as considered necessary.