Associate Scientist

The primary focus of this Associate Scientist will be to support process development, production, and characterization of early and late-stage viral vectors (lentiviral vectors and / or adeno-associated viruses). This position will be providing technical subject matter expertise with internal and / or external development and manufacturing collaborators for activities including tech transfer, process characterization, and pre-clinical or clinical process lifecycle management. Lab without blood & animal. Responsibilities : Design, execute, and troubleshoot upstream development experiments supporting next-generation LVV production. Identify, onboard, and develop Client upstream technologies in collaboration with internal and external partners. Provide experimental design and executional support to team members. Generate representative crude harvest material to support downstream development activities. Work independently and within teams to design, execute, and analyze experiments. Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebook and documentation. Summarize and present data in group meetings and contribute to group discussions and team strategy. Author technical reports and study memos. Required Qualifications : B.S. with 2+ years of experience or M.S. with 0-2 years of hands-on upstream experience. Experience with suspension culture of mammalian cells in shake flasks and small stirred tank bioreactors. Experience with transient transfection operations to produce viral vectors (e.g. adeno-, retro-, lenti). Independently motivated with ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and coordinate activities within a team. Ability to design experiments with design of experiment (DOE) approaches, perform experiments, and interpret the results using statistical software (ex. JMP). Preferred Skills : Degree in biological or chemical engineering, biochemistry, or bio-related field. Experience in the development of viral vectors (e.g. adeno-, retro-, lenti-), including successful transfer for GMP manufacturing. Experience with single-use technologies. Pay Rate :

$60 - $63 / Hour If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits : k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

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