Senior Scientist, Vector Biology

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Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

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Learn more at are searching for the best talent for a Senior Scientist Vector Biology to be in Cambridge MA.

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We areseekinga highly motivated and experienced scientist to join our CAR-T cell therapy discovery efforts as this role you will play a keypartin advancing our research initiatives byleveragingyourexpertiseinviral vectorsand molecular biology.

This position presents a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in CAR-T cell therapy. If you are passionate about advancing scientific discovery andpossessa collaborative mindset we invite you to apply!

You will be responsible for:

• Take part in designingmodifyingoptimizingand screening viral envelopes/proteins to target delivery for specific cell types of interest.

• Apply virology molecular biology cell biology and biochemistry methods toestablishrigorous experimental workflows and protocols foroptimizingand analyzingdesignoutcomes.

• Support the development of innovative vector analytical and characterization assays.

• Contribute to optimization efforts focused on increasing viral titerpotency andpurity to enhance the overall efficiency of production processes.

• Utilize your extensive knowledge invectordesignvirologyandmolecularbiologyto contribute meaningfully to our cell therapy platform and pipeline development.

• Apply your experience inenveloped virus design and tropism engineering to optimize viral vector delivery to specific cell types of interest.

• Support the development of innovativevector analytical and characterization assays.

• Contribute tooptimization efforts focused on increasing viral titer and purity to enhance the overall efficiency of production processes.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to testviral vectordesigns ensuring the delivery of reliable and consistent data toresearch and cross-functional teams.

• Stay informed about industry developments continuously learn and thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

• Deliver results in alignment with project timelines whilemaintainingaccountability for your work.

• Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) protocols.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g. Pharmaceutical Science Molecular Biology Biochemistry Biotechnology etc.) with 1-2 years of relevant experience OR a Masters or Bachelors degree with extensive experience.

• Significanthands-onexperienceinenveloped viruses and viral vector engineeringincluding production andcharacterization.

• Demonstratedexperienceengineering testing andoptimizingpseudotypedlentiviral vectorsisstronglypreferred.

• Strong knowledge ofmolecularand cell biologytechniquessuch ascell cultureofvariouscell typesandflow cytometry qPCR immunofluorescenceandprotein-basedmethods(WestenBlot ELISA).

• Experience with high throughput assays techniques and workflows preferred.

• Highly organized and meticulous with the ability to handle and pursue multiple projects in parallel with a high degree of autonomy.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to develop creative innovative solutions and meet projectobjectives.

• Strong collaboration skills and ability tooperateeffectively within a team environment.

• Experience inmaintainingaccurateand detailed records of experimental procedures data and results in a well-organized electronic lab notebook to ensure reproducibility and accessibility for team members.

• Excellent presentation verbal communication and scientific/technical writing skills.

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