Scientist, Viral Vector Process Development Analytics

You will develop and perform high throughput analytical methods to support cell line development vector engineering and upstream Lentiviral Vector (LVV) process development. The successful candidate will generate high-quality analytical data help improve assay throughput and robustness and contribute to the implementation of automated workflows that improve laboratory efficiency and consistency. This position is based in Gaithersburg MD.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop optimize and support high throughput analytical methods for process development applications.

• Perform high throughput analytical testing in support of process development studies ensuring accurate timely and well-documented data generation.

• Implement and support assays including transducing titer p24 and flow cytometry using established and developing methods.

• Contribute to laboratory automation initiatives by supporting development implementation optimization and routine use of automated analytical workflows.

• Troubleshoot assays and automated processes to improve performance reproducibility throughput and data quality.

• Analyze interpret and communicate data to support process development decisions and technical discussions.

• Detail experimental work clearly and compliantly in laboratory notebooks electronic systems study records and technical summaries.

• Collaborate with process development scientists and cross-functional partners to align analytical activities with project goals and timelines.

• Prepare reagents standards controls and samples to ensure assay readiness and efficient laboratory execution.

• Maintain compliance with laboratory procedures safety practices and quality standards.

• Support laboratory operations including instrumentation upkeep automation platform coordination inventory management and general lab organization.

Qualifications

• Education: MS/BS in Engineering Biotechnology or related field.

• Years of experiences in industry: MS with 2 years; or BS with 4 years.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in analytical support in a biotechnology pharmaceutical or related laboratory environment.

• Hands-on experience with high throughput analytical assays and analytical workflow execution.

• Experience with one or more of the following:

  • LVV transducing titer assays

  • p24 assays

  • Flow cytometry

• Exposure to or experience withlaboratory automationand automated analytical workflows.

• Strong data analysis documentation organizational and interactive skills.

• Ability to work optimally in a collaborative fast-paced laboratory environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting process development programs.

• Familiarity with viral vector cell and gene therapy or related biologics analytical testing.

• Experience implementing or supporting automated high throughput platforms.
  

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $90960.80 - 136441.20 . Our positions offer eligibility for various incentivesan opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs paid time off (i.e. vacation holiday and leaves) as well as health dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

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