Asimov

Senior Associate Scientist, AAV Cell Line Development (Contractor)

Asimov$90K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S or M.S. in Biological Engineering, Virology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in AAV and/or lentiviral vector cell line development for GMP production
  • Experience in transfections, viral transductions, flow cytometry, and quantitative gene expression analyses (ddPCR, qPCR, ELISA)
  • Familiarity with viral genome and host cell genome engineering for virus production technologies
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop stable producer cell lines for AAV and lentiviral vectors using advanced techniques
  • Conduct biological assays such as ddPCR, ELISA, and flow cytometry
  • Innovate workflows and applications to enhance research
  • Collaborate on research projects focusing on viral vector therapeutics
  • Design experiments, analyze data, and troubleshoot methodologies
  • Document detailed records of processes and results
  • Act as a representative on project teams, communicating cell line development activities

Benefits

  • Full-time, 6-month contract position with potential for extension or permanent placement
  • Work within a cross-functional team in a dynamic research environment
  • Opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge viral vector therapeutics
  • Access to state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and technologies
Full Job Description
About the Role:
  • Perform AAV and/or lentiviral vector stable producer cell line development processes including transfection, cloning, characterization, and cell banking using state-of-the-art equipment
  • Perform biological assays including ddPCR, ELISA, and flow cytometry
  • Support innovation through development of novel workflows and applications
  • Support research projects to develop viral vector therapeutics with enhanced quality attributes such as empty/full ratio, potency and/or cell targeting
  • Work effectively as part of a cross-functional team in support of a synthetic biology design platform
  • Design experiments, analyze data, troubleshoot, and maintain detailed records
  • Represent the cell line development function on project teams, making decisions for cell line activities and effectively communicating results, progress and plans
  • This is a full-time, 6-month contract position providing maternity leave coverage. While the role is intended to support this temporary need, there may be an opportunity to extend the contract or transition to a permanent position based on business needs.


About You:
  • B.S or M.S. in Biological Engineering, Virology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in AAV and/or lentiviral vector producer cell line development in support of GMP production of cell or gene therapies
  • Experience performing transfections, viral transductions, flow cytometry, and quantitative gene expression analyses (ddPCR, qPCR, ELISA) is highly desired
  • Experience with viral genome engineering, and/or host cell genome engineering related to virus production or producer cell line technologies is highly desired
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required

About Asimov

Asimov's Science Fiction is a science fiction magazine that was founded in 1977 by Isaac Asimov. The magazine publishes short stories, novellas, and novelettes, as well as book reviews and essays on science fiction. Asimov's Science Fiction is published by Dell Magazines, which is a subsidiary of Penguin Random House. The magazine is headquartered in New York City.
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