Senior Associate Scientist – Vector Process Development; Upstream

Job Title:

Senior Associate Scientist Vector Process Development

Location:

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Type:
Contract

Compensation: $45 - $55 hourly

Contractor Work Model: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

Hours:

8 AM- 5 PM M-F

• Complete routine PD-grade viral vector production operations at both bench scale and pilot scale, including media preparation, culture initiation, seed train maintenance and bioreactor operations, to support process development studies and material generation for pre-clinical programs.
• Perform viral vector production experiments to assess the impact of process changes and new technologies to drive critical innovation projects for next generation LVV production processes.
• Develop experimental plans, interpret scientific results, and provide statistical analysis where appropriate.
• Perform general laboratory tasks, including maintenance of equipment and inventory.
• Support technology transfer activities to manufacturing partners as an upstream SME.
• Generate, manage, evaluate, and maintain critical data in an organized way, including lab notebook maintenance with good documentation practices.

• BS/MS in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Cell Biology or related biological sciences
• 2+ years (MS), or 4+ years (BS) of proven experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Understanding of cell biology and hands‑on experience with mammalian cell culture is required.
• Experience with vector process development and manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience with bioreactors, control software, and process analytical technology is strongly preferred.
• General knowledge of process development and pharmaceutical manufacturing is helpful.
• Experience with scale‑up and pilot plant operations is a plus.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.