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Senior Associate Scientist #3443550

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Overview Be Part of a High-Performing Team

This innovative biopharmaceutical company is dedicated to advancing therapies for rare diseases, with a strong focus on next-generation gene therapy solutions. The R&D team in Lebanon, NH, operates in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where experimental and computational scientists work side by side to drive discovery and innovation. The lab fosters creativity, scientific rigor, and mentorship, providing an opportunity to contribute directly to groundbreaking advancements in biologics research.

What’s In Store For You

Hands-on role in a state-of-the-art research lab, supporting cutting-edge gene therapy programs

Opportunity to lead projects and mentor junior scientists

Exposure to novel discovery efforts with real-world impact on rare disease treatment

Long-term career trajectory, with conversion from contract to full-time employee after 6 months

How You Will Make an Impact

Lead research efforts focused on engineering and discovery of viral vectors for gene therapy

Design and optimize molecular and cellular assays for high-throughput screening

Conduct viral vector development, transfection, transduction, and sequencing-based analysis

Build and characterize viral vector libraries using advanced molecular biology methods

Perform mammalian cell culture, primary cell work, and provide in vivo study design support

Prepare and analyze Next- Sequencing (NGS) libraries, with exposure to long-read sequencing (PacBio)

Document protocols, deliver reports, and present results to cross-disciplinary teams

Mentor junior scientists and support lab operations while maintaining high-quality standards

Are You an Accomplished Scientist Ready to Drive Innovation in Gene Therapy?

PhD in cell biology, virology, immunology, molecular biology, bioengineering, or related field with 2+ years of industry experience (academic considered), OR Master’s with 8+ years hands-on experience

Proven expertise in viral vectors; direct AAV experience strongly

Strong foundation in molecular biology (cloning, PCR/qPCR/ddPCR, DNA/RNA workflows)

Skilled in mammalian and primary cell culture

Background in viral vector engineering, library preparation, and screening

NGS sample preparation experience required; PacBio or long-read sequencing strongly desired

In vivo study design experience is a plus

Prior leadership or mentorship experience , with potential to transition into a leadership role after conversion

Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

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