Scientist II - Viral Vector

We are seeking a highly motivatedViral Vector Research Associate/Scientistwith5–10 years of laboratory research experienceto support ourViral Vector Coreand gene therapy research programs. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience inviral vector production, mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, and CRISPR genome editing technologies. This role involves the production and characterization oflentiviral and AAV vectors, supporting next-generation viral vector engineering, maintaining viral inventories, and collaborating with cross-functional research teams to advance innovative gene therapy platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce, purify, and characterizelentiviral librariesandAdeno-associated virus (AAV)vectors to support research and preclinical studies.
• Perform viral vector analytics using molecular biology techniques includingPCR, qPCR, ddPCR/dPCR, Western blot, and related assays.
• Maintain and manage viral vector inventory, sample tracking, and documentation usingelectronic laboratory notebooks (ELN)and digital informatics systems.
• Support the engineering, optimization, and development ofnext-generation viral vectorsand emerging viral-based therapeutic modalities.
• Performmammalian cell culture, transient plasmid transfection, cloning, and other molecular biology techniques.
• Participate inCRISPR/Cas9 genome editingexperiments for bothin vitro and in vivoapplications.
• Operate laboratory instrumentation includingflow cytometersand support data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation, experimental records, and inventory following established laboratory procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams to support gene therapy, virology, and genome engineering projects.
• Analyze experimental data, troubleshoot protocols, and contribute to continuous process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• MS or PhDinCell Biology, Molecular Biology, Virology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Genetics, or a related scientific discipline.
• 5–10 yearsof laboratory research experience in molecular biology, virology, or gene therapy.
• Hands-on experience withlentiviral vector productionand/orAAV production.
• Strong experience withmammalian cell cultureand transient plasmid transfection.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques including:
  • PCR
  • qPCR
  • ddPCR / dPCR
  • Western Blot
• Experience withCRISPR/Cas9 genome editingtechnologies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience withviral vector engineeringand next-generation viral modalities.
• Experience operatingflow cytometers.
• Familiarity withelectronic laboratory notebooks (ELN)and digital sample management systems.
• Experience withdata analysis, computational programming, and bioinformatics tools.
• Previous experience supportinggene therapy,viral vector core facilities, or translational research programs.