Research Associate - Lentivirus production

Research Associate - Lentivirus production

Join to apply for the Research Associate - Lentivirus production role at Immuno Vec

Immuno Vec is a biotechnology company pioneering in vivo cell engineering through viral and non-viral DNA delivery. Our team is developing a new class of therapies that enable precise, controllable gene expression in targeted immune cells. Supported by a multi-year award from ARPA‑H, Immuno Vec is expanding its R&D team to advance programs in autoimmune disease and oncology.

The Research Associate will adapt and execute protocols to produce high quality, high titer lentivirus. They will join our team that produces and screens hundreds of viruses per week, which is part of our larger project to design, test, and iterate the genetic sequences that power our pre‑clinical research program.

• Crypreserve, thaw, and culture cell lines (primarily HEK
  293T and HT29) using aseptic technique.
• Transduce cultures of HEK
  293T cells with lentiviral plasmids to produce virus‑like particles.
• Determine the titer of each viral prep using transduction assays and confirm the genetic sequence of packaged viruses using PCR followed by DNA sequencing.
• Collect, aliquot, and store viruses using our protocols that are optimized to produce ~120 unique viruses per week in formats that are ideal for high‑throughput screening.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date inventory of stored viruses and their genetic sequences.
• Present the results of your work to the R&D team.

• A bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Immunology, Cell Biology, or a related field and substantial experience in lentivirus production.
• Experience in fast‑paced, large scale laboratory operations, e.g. screening projects.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

This will be an in‑person lab position requiring the candidate to be on‑site full‑time. Our work environment is intense and also extremely exciting, as we continue to hit ambitious milestones faster than our competitors. We acknowledge this environment is not for everyone, so please only apply if this is specifically what you're looking for.

This is a full‑time position and the salary will be $68,000+ per year, depending on experience. Immuno Vec offers competitive pay, full health, dental and vision insurance, and matching 401K. Our location in the heart of sunny Los Angeles offers convenient access to UCLA amenities such as multiple gyms and dining options, along with easy access to the vibrant living and recreational opportunities in West Los Angeles.

Immuno Vec is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive workplace.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter that briefly describes your experience in virus production and high‑throughput lab environments to  with the subject line: [RA - LV 2025] and fill out this brief form: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./W8eKZVDRRwe4DRhSA

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Immuno Vec by 2x