University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Viral Vector Core Director - Open Rank
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Overview
Department: Peds-AIR - 412002 Posting Open Date: 03/25/2025 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Position Type: Permanent Faculty Working Title: Viral Vector Core Director - Open Rank Appointment Type: Fixed Term Faculty Vacancy ID: FAC0005510 Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent Hours per week: 40 FTE: 1 Position Location: North Carolina, US Qualifications: Minimum Education And Experience Requirements Hiring Range: Dependent on Experience and Qualifications Proposed Start Date: 06/01/2025 Position Summary
The School of Medicine is currently searching for an open rank faculty member to serve as the UNC Viral Vector Core Director. The Viral Vector Core Director will oversee the Viral Vector Core (VVC) and GMP Viral Vector Core (GVVC) Facility and activities. The VVC is primarily focused on research grade manufacturing of plasmid DNA and rAAV vectors at smaller scales. The GVVC will manufacture, under cGMP, rAAV vectors using industry standard manufacturing processes and analytical methods. The Director will perform the operations involved in the Manufacturing area to achieve the objectives of the Gene Therapy Center and its clients ensuring proper compliance with cGMPs to achieve strategic objectives, promote the growth of people and facilitate communication and cooperation with other departments in the vector core to obtain the best quality product on time. Minimum Education And Experience
PhD in Molecular Biology, Virology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field. Candidates must have at least 10 years in a biotech manufacturing environment, CDMO, or pharmaceutical company. Candidates must have experience with the regulatory requirements of biopharmaceutical products, experience establishing quality management systems and CMC teams. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Preference for individuals with rAAV vectors manufacturing. Special Instructions
Quick Link: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/298226 Department Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title: Courtney Lineman, HR Consultant Department Contact Telephone or Email: Courtney_Lineman@med.unc.edu Academic Personnel Office Contact Information: If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu. The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Department: Peds-AIR - 412002 Posting Open Date: 03/25/2025 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Position Type: Permanent Faculty Working Title: Viral Vector Core Director - Open Rank Appointment Type: Fixed Term Faculty Vacancy ID: FAC0005510 Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent Hours per week: 40 FTE: 1 Position Location: North Carolina, US Qualifications: Minimum Education And Experience Requirements Hiring Range: Dependent on Experience and Qualifications Proposed Start Date: 06/01/2025 Position Summary
The School of Medicine is currently searching for an open rank faculty member to serve as the UNC Viral Vector Core Director. The Viral Vector Core Director will oversee the Viral Vector Core (VVC) and GMP Viral Vector Core (GVVC) Facility and activities. The VVC is primarily focused on research grade manufacturing of plasmid DNA and rAAV vectors at smaller scales. The GVVC will manufacture, under cGMP, rAAV vectors using industry standard manufacturing processes and analytical methods. The Director will perform the operations involved in the Manufacturing area to achieve the objectives of the Gene Therapy Center and its clients ensuring proper compliance with cGMPs to achieve strategic objectives, promote the growth of people and facilitate communication and cooperation with other departments in the vector core to obtain the best quality product on time. Minimum Education And Experience
PhD in Molecular Biology, Virology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field. Candidates must have at least 10 years in a biotech manufacturing environment, CDMO, or pharmaceutical company. Candidates must have experience with the regulatory requirements of biopharmaceutical products, experience establishing quality management systems and CMC teams. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Preference for individuals with rAAV vectors manufacturing. Special Instructions
Quick Link: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/298226 Department Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title: Courtney Lineman, HR Consultant Department Contact Telephone or Email: Courtney_Lineman@med.unc.edu Academic Personnel Office Contact Information: If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu. The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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