Scientist, Virology

About the role

Located at our US headquarters in RTP, North Carolina, the Scientist, Virology position will be experienced and well versed in various technical aspects related to viral and cell culture maintenance and viral quantification methods. Additionally, experience with vector design, cell line development, and gene editing technologies are desirable skills. This position is on-site based in the newly built US headquarters in RTP. The position is part of the Large Molecule & Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products Services laboratory environment and follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Responsibilities

• Perform viral & cell culture, vector design, cell line development, and gene editing technologies with minimal supervision while performing ancillary lab activities to maintain optimal laboratory function/performance.
• Cook with the Sr. Scientist &/or Team Lead to execute daily laboratory tasks, such as processing client samples, assay development, and training activities.
• Aid in the development, validation, and transfer of analytical methods for the analysis of drug products via cell & gene therapy according to GMP requirements.
• Manage multiple tasks at the same time and ensure on-time testing and delivery of the highest quality results to clients.
• Generate and assess data generated, record assay metrics, and proactively implement performance improvements.
• Communicate effectively with the Virology Sr. Scientist, Virology Team Lead, and across various teams at RTP.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. Life Sciences with 5+ years relevant experience or B.A/B.S. with 10+ years relevant experience.
• Experience working on viral & cell culture, vector design, cell line development, and gene editing technologies in a GMP, GLP, or GCP environment.
• Experience in method development, qualification & validation of CGT, biologics, and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in a CRO or CDMO strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with LIMS, automation, databases, statistics/programming, and building slide decks for client presentation.
• Bioinformatics experience is desirable, but not a requirement.

Desired Skills/Abilities

• Experience in a CRO or CDMO strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with LIMS, automation, databases, statistics/programming, and building slide decks for client presentation.
• Bioinformatics experience is desirable, but not a requirement.