Job Description
Title: Contract Research Scientist II / Senior Scientist, Biologics Research
Position Summary:
Seeking an experienced biologist, virologist, or bioengineer to lead discovery and engineering efforts in next-generation gene therapies for rare diseases. This role involves working within a cross-disciplinary team and conducting wet lab experiments to advance viral vector programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead viral vector engineering projects and high-throughput molecular/cellular screening to identify novel capsids.
- Perform transfection, transduction, viral titering, and sequencing-based characterization of viral genomes.
- Apply molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA extraction, cloning, PCR/qPCR/ddPCR, and NGS library preparation.
- Conduct mammalian and primary cell culture, and support in vivo studies.
- Analyze data, document protocols, and present findings to project teams.
- Contribute to lab operations and mentor junior scientists.
Qualifications:
- PhD in molecular biology, virology, immunology, bioengineering, or related field with 2–6 years of industry experience, or MS with 8+ years.
- Hands-on experience with viral vectors (AAV preferred), viral vector engineering, and molecular biology workflows.
- Proficiency with mammalian cell culture, NGS technologies, and genome titering methods (qPCR/ddPCR).
- Experience in in vivo studies, protein characterization, or functional cell-based assays (flow cytometry, ELISpot, ELISA) is preferred.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with ability to manage multiple projects.
Job Tags
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