Curious by nature. Rebellious at heart.

We have only recently started to appreciate the importance of the collective interactions of these bacteria and other microbial consortia as they form communities of microorganisms known as microbiomes. Together, we can harness the power of the human microbiome to develop novel therapies and improve patient outcomes.

Passionate, driven innovators committed to inclusivity, diversity, and respect

We strongly believe that a diverse team creates the most innovative environment. We are constantly seeking new colleagues with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We are proud of the culture we have established to date, positioning us at the frontier for developing novel therapeutics for microbiome-addressable conditions. Our core values are:

Respect
Collaboration
Effective communication
Problem solving
Scientific rigor

I like working for Kanvas because of the awesome team of people. I feel that the team’s inquisitive and collaborative culture fosters great science and is helping me learn and grow as a scientist every day.
Scientist, Anjali Doshi

The collaborative work environment at Kanvas fuels innovation and allows diverse skill sets to come together to tackle complex scientific challenges. The genuine camaraderie among team members not only improves our overall productivity but also creates a positive and uplifting atmosphere that makes every day a pleasure to come to work.
Principal Scientist, Guy Scuderi

Part of the reason I enjoy working at Kanvas is getting the ability to work with breakthrough microbial research, combining next-gen imaging with living consortia-based therapeutics.
Associate Scientist, Jack Mintz

Title: Associate Director, Quality Assurance GMP
Department: Quality Assurance
Exempt/Non-exempt: Exempt
Job Location: South San Francisco, CA
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Associate Director of Quality Assurance to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Head of Regulatory and Quality Assurance, the Associate Director will be responsible for the quality function at Kanvas and will oversee and manage all GxP activities internally and externally with vendors. The ideal candidate will have extensive quality assurance experience within the biotech/pharmaceutical sector, will be a fast learner and self-starter, have the ability to effectively multi-task to meet short deadlines, possess a high level of attention to detail and should thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining the quality standards of our live biotherapeutic products (LBPs) and ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
As Associate Director in GMP Quality Assurance, your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the QA oversight of GMP manufacturing vendors, including involvement and review of method validation documentation, stability protocols and reports, GMP drug substance and drug product specifications, GMP drug substance and drug product master and executed batch records, and GMP drug substance and drug product release.
- Maintaining the Quality Management System and assisting in the development and maintenance of GxP SOPs and electronic systems.
- Reviewing and approving validation protocols, quality agreements, and other technical documents.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to address and resolve quality issues promptly.
- Assisting in establishing and ongoing management of vendor relationships.
- Overseeing the development and implementation of quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.
- Providing quality assurance input for the development and manufacturing of our LBPs products.
- Preparing and presenting quality reports to senior management.
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Head of Regulatory and Quality Assurance.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are seeking candidates who have a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline and a minimum of 10 years of experience in Quality Assurance within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a minimum of 6 years within GMP. The role requires the following experience and key qualifications:
- Experience with an electronic quality management system, ACE Essentials being preferred but not necessary.
- Strong knowledge of FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced development environment.
- Experience in a start-up environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
We expect the candidate filling this position to be physically present at our office to best be an integral part of our team’s ongoing research efforts.
At Kanvas, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance packages for employees and their families, and paid time off.
If you’re passionate about biotech and want to join a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please send your CV and a brief paragraph about why you think you’d be a good fit for the job to marguerite@kanvasbio.com.

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