Senior Research Associate (AAV Vector Biology and Molecular Optimization, Gene Delivery Process and Analytical Development)

Immediate need for a talented Senior Research Associate (AAV Vector Biology and Molecular Optimization, Gene Delivery Process and Analytical Development) .

This is a 12+ Months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Seattle, WA (Onsite) . Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID : 23-51645

Pay Range : $50 - $55 / hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities :

• Execute and troubleshoot upstream and downstream process development experiments supporting next-generation AAV production
• Manage the flow of samples and data and perform analyses
• Assist in the design of experiments and interpretation of data
• Optimize workflows for assessing new constructs and modes of production
• Provide experimental design and executional support to team members in adjacent and related functions (e.g. clinical development programs, high throughput process development, etc.)
• Support research-to-development transition endeavors, including early-stage / pipeline molecular assessment activities
• Actively participate and support lab maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives
• 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.

Requirements and Technology Experience :

AAV)+(UPSTREAM OR DOWNSTREAM) +(MAMMALIAN OR "CELL CULTURE" OR "CELL CULTURING")

• 2+ years of hands-on lab work on biotech industry
• Experience in process development : Upstream process development and / or mammalian cell culture OR Downstream process development / purification
• Bachelor's degree in STEM field.
• STEM degree with 2+ years of relevant industry experience; title / compensation will ultimately be commensurate with education, experience, and skillset
• Experience with suspension culture of mammalian cells in shake flasks and small stirred tank bioreactors
• Hands on experience in process development
• Independently motivated with ability to work in teams
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely through oral presentation and technical writing
• Ability to leverage literature, internal and external resources to solve problems
• Desire to identify and advance the cutting edge
• Possess a growth mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
• Preferred Qualifications : - Degree in biological or chemical engineering, biochemistry, or bio-related field
• Hands-on experience in downstream purification including chromatography and filtration
• Experience in the development of viral vectors (e.g. adeno-, retro-, lenti-), including successful transfer for GMP manufacturing
• Experience with transfection-based processes
• Experience with upstream processes intensification e.g. fed batch and perfusion development, process-analytical technology (PAT)
• Experience with single-use technologies
• Experience with late-stage development.

Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical organization and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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