Associate Scientist, Analytical Development

Why Join Intellia?

Our mission is to develop curative genome editing treatments that can positively transform the lives of people living with severe and life-threatening diseases.

Beyond our science, we live our four core values: One, Explore, Disrupt, Deliver and feel strongly that you can achieve more at Intellia. We have a single-minded determination to excel and succeed together. We believe in the power of curiosity and pushing boundaries. We welcome challenging thoughts and imagination to develop innovative solutions. And we know that patients are counting on us to make the promise a reality, so we must maintain high standards and get it done.

We want all of our people to go beyond what is possible. We aren't constrained by typical end rails, and we aren't out to just "treat" people. We're all in this for something more. We're driven to cure and motivated for change. Just imagine the possibilities of what we can do together.

How You Will Achieve More With Intellia:

Focus on the development of analytical methods to support ex vivo and in vivo gene therapy programs. Oversee the transfer and qualification of assays to external testing sites, as well as the development of internal analytical capabilities to support in-house process development. Design, perform, and analyze experiments for multiple preclinical and clinical programs. Support process development, transfer, and qualification activities at internal labs. Develop and qualify bioassays for cell and gene therapy products using techniques like qPCR, ddPCR. MSD, and ELISA. Develop and qualify quantitative assays measuring process residual impurities. Spearhead collaborations with Process Development group to generate and analyze process development data to develop an understanding of cellular product critical quality attributes to guide testing and process control strategies. Independently analyze and present experimental data in team meetings, cross-functional meetings, and conferences. Provide support as the subject matter expert in method transfer activities to vendors. Author technical reports and protocols. Participate in day-to-day lab operations, and routine maintenance of lab equipment.

About You:

Requires a Master's degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a directly related field plus two (2) years of relevant industry experience, including bioassay analytical development.

Must have two (2) years of experience in each of the following (experience may be gained concurrently):

• Experience developing ddPCR, ELISA, MSD, or qPCR
• Experience working with cell and gene therapy products or viral vectors
• Understanding assay development and qualification per FDA or ICH guidelines
• Understanding of statistical tools, including QuantaSoft, SoftmaxPro, JMP, or PLA

Will accept a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of relevant industry experience, including bioassay analytical development.

Location: 40 Erie Street, Cambridge, MA 021390

Shift: Day

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