Senior Scientist, Gene Therapy Manufacturing

About the role

We are hiring for a Senior Scientist in the Gene Therapy field here in Columbus, Ohio! This is a long-term career opportunity and we are looking for someone with at least 5+ years of experience in the Pharmaceutical or Gene Therapy field and a Bachelors or Masters Degree in a scientific field. Candidates will ideally have experience in upstream or downstream processing, but can be somewhat flexible with that.

Responsibilities

• Lead downstream manufacturing operations, including chromatography, filtration, ultrafiltration/diafiltration (UF/DF), and viral vector formulation.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and optimize advanced manufacturing equipment, including chromatography, filtration, centrifugation, and TFF systems.
• Monitor process performance, analyze manufacturing data, and resolve process deviations to ensure product quality and operational excellence.
• Perform in-process testing and quality checks, including pH, conductivity, pressure, and other analytical measurements.
• Ensure accurate cGMP documentation and compliance with SOPs, batch records, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Technical Operations teams to investigate and resolve quality events and deviations.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, compliance, and productivity.
• Mentor and train junior team members on manufacturing processes, troubleshooting, and GMP best practices.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and stay current on advancements in gene therapy manufacturing technologies and industry regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a Bachelors or Masters Degree in the field.
• Must have at least 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or gene therapy manufacturing environments (if you are just short of 5 years, we may still be open to considering you depending on specific experience).
• Experience in upstream or downstream preferred, but not required.

Pay and Benefits

Pay range: $37.00 - $38.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a Permanent, fully onsite position based out of Grove City, OH.