Senior Research Associate

Our Process Development team is looking to bring on board a Sr. Research Associate/Associate Scientist.  This individual will be a key member of the Process Development team, performing primarily downstream process optimization activities for AAV based production platform. 

Duties: 

• Support development of a suspension cell AAV production platform in-house.
• Conduct studies to enable development of representative scale down models for manufacturing processes.
• Design and conduct experiments to assess critical and key process parameters and process controls and study their impact on critical quality attributes for AAV production.
• Analyzing and interpreting experimental results; suggesting changes or additional experiments to improve the robustness and/or reproducibility of the production process.
• Conduct dPCR and flow cytometry experiments and analysis.
• Thorough documentation of experimental data and analysis.
• Sample inventory maintenance. 

Requirements: 

• BS degree in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biology or a related discipline plus a minimum of 3-4 years of experience as a research associate within a biotech or pharmaceutical company. 
• Experience using DOE software to design experiments a key plus.
• Meticulous attention to detail and demonstrated experience of carefully recording methods and results.
• Proven and consistent work ethic.  Self-directed; open to challenges with enthusiasm.
• A strong aptitude to learn and take on new challenges.
• Outstanding collaboration, problem solving team player with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in mammalian cell culture (both adherent and suspension), aseptic techniques, transfections and analytical techniques such as PCR and flow cytometry
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced, start-up environment. 

The salary range for this position is $100,000 USD to $120,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including, without limitation, individual education, experience, tenure, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data, including potential adjustments for geographic location.