Associate Scientist II - Molecular

The Senior Scientist will play a key role in the development, optimization, transfer, qualification, monitoring, and execution of molecular analytical methods supporting gene therapy process development and/or Manufacturing. If you are looking to be part of a highly technical environment with opportunities for growth and new challenges, this role may be the perfect fit for you!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute molecular method development, optimization, transfer, qualification, monitoring, and lifecycle management to support gene therapy process development/manufacturing and transfer to GMP testing.
• Design, perform, and interpret complex experiments with minimal supervision to evaluate vector genomes and related molecular attributes using nucleic acid–based technologies (qPCR, dPCR, ddPCR).
• Provide robust in-process analytics and product characterization support for analytical assays that support Process Development and/or Manufacturing, including support of investigations and technical troubleshooting.
• Present data and project updates at cross-functional meetings and contribute to scientific discussions and decision-making.
• Support analytical method qualification activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and data review processes to ensure scientific rigor and regulatory alignment.
• Work with molecular assays as a primary responsibility and, as needed, support analytical testing across additional assay platforms

Education/ Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Immunology, or related discipline with 6–10 years of relevant industry experience, or a PhD with 3–5 years of industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in development, optimization, transfer, and execution of molecular analytical methods, particularly PCR-based assays (qPCR, dPCR/ddPCR) for nucleic acid quantification and characterization.
• Experience supporting gene therapy programs, including molecular assays for vector genome titer, residual DNA analysis, and other nucleic acid–based characterization methods.
• Strong expertise in assay troubleshooting, experimental design, and data analysis to support process development, method qualification, and product characterization