Associate Scientist, Viral Vector Production

Watertown, Massachusetts, United States - Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Sep, 26

78000.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Tissue culture, Viral vector production, Molecular biology, Quality control assays, Inventory management, Troubleshooting, Standard operating procedures, Google Workspace, MS Office, Leadership, Organizational skills, Interpersonal communication

Description Description TITLE Associate Scientist, Viral Vector Production WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE The Associate Scientist, Viral Vector Production, will directly support Addgene’s mission by producing viral particles in order to help maintain and diversify Addgene’s viral vector inventory and expand our service.

This position will also be responsible for optimizing and troubleshooting lab processes and workflows, training lab technicians as well as aiding lab technicians with production tasks.

POSITION REPORTS TO Associate Director of Viral Vector & Antibody Production APPROXIMATE START DATEASAPSALARY $73,000 - 78,000 annually + our amazing benefits (see below)!

LOCATION & POLICY ON REMOTE WORKThis position will work out of our Watertown, Massachusetts Headquarters. Our beautiful office space has free, ample parking with a complimentary shuttle from Harvard Square and is on multiple bus lines, with the cost of public transit covered by Addgene for those onsite at least twice a week.

The Role:

In this position, you will support the Viral Vector and Antibody Production Team by producing viral particles for order fulfillment and perform viral vector quality control assays in order to meet the growing demands of the scientific community. You will ensure that processes and pipelines are optimized and team members are proficiently trained in advanced technical skills.

To Succeed in this Role, You Will:

Produce two or more designated formats of viral vectors or recombinant proteins (e.g., AAV, lentivirus, or antibodies) from expression plasmids using a dynamic production schedule.

Conduct quality control testing on produced materials to ensure they meet established specifications and standards.

Organize and track samples during production and storage.

Serve as the primary point of contact for two or more designated laboratory operations task (e.g., inventory management and restocking, solution preparation, coordination of QC assays, and other routine lab activities) while providing support across all other tasks as needed.

Provide expert troubleshooting for standard molecular biology issues, equipment malfunctions or experimental challenges that arise during production. Identify, develop and test solutions as necessary.

Strictly adhere to team processes and protocols and seek opportunities to enhance workflows.

Actively contribute to team discussions in biweekly meetings, providing updates, addressing challenges, and suggesting improvements.

Support mentoring and training of new teammates on established protocols and procedures

Create and continually review team standard operating procedures.

Act as a subject matter expert in a specific process or area.

Skills and Competencies MS in Biological Sciences or other life science with 0-2 years related experience or BA/BS with 2+ years related experience

Excellent tissue culture skills

Experience with viral vector production production

In-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques and best practices

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently

Self-motivated, proactive with desire for continuous improvement

Strong leadership skills with ability to communicate complex information succinctly

Ability to adapt to changing lab priorities, new technologies, or unforeseen challenges, finding innovative ways to manage them.

Familiarity with general computer software, Google Workspace, and MS Office Must be able to communicate effectively in English; strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required

Able to start between 7:30 - 8:30 am on certain days of the week

Benefits

At Addgene, we prioritize our people with comprehensive benefits that support both your work and your life.

Full-time…