Associate Scientist, AAV Vector Production

Highlights

• Generate high-quality AAV lots that enable rodent and NHP in vivo studies.
• Power large-scale in vivo screening of novel proteins using molecular barcoding.
• Drive datasets that fuel AI-guided protein design for tissue-targeted medicines.

What they offer

• Annual performance-based target bonus
• Stock options
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible paid time off and holidays
• Perks including on-site gym, onsite lunch and commuter support

Ideal candidate

Meticulous, organized scientist with a few years in biologics who loves hands-on lab work and clear documentation. You thrive juggling projects in fast, collaborative teams bridging experiments and computation to advance breakthrough treatments.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in biochemistry, molecular biology, chemical engineering, virology or related field with 2-5 years industry experience
• Hands-on AAV production in HEK293 via triple transfection from ≤1 L to ≥50 L scale
• Skilled in downstream purification including affinity and ion-exchange chromatography or ultracentrifugation
• Experienced with qPCR/ddPCR titer assays and capsid quantification via ELISA, western blot and A260/280
• Familiar with purity assays including SEC-HPLC/UHPLC, CGE, LC-MS and SDS-PAGE with troubleshooting ability