Job Description
Job Description
Be Part of a High-Performing Team
This innovative biopharmaceutical company is dedicated to advancing therapies for rare diseases, with a strong focus on next-generation gene therapy solutions. The R&D team in Lebanon, NH, operates in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where experimental and computational scientists work side by side to drive discovery and innovation. The lab fosters creativity, scientific rigor, and mentorship, providing an opportunity to contribute directly to groundbreaking advancements in biologics research.
What’s In Store For You
- Hands-on role in a state-of-the-art research lab, supporting cutting-edge gene therapy programs
- Opportunity to lead projects and mentor junior scientists
- Exposure to novel discovery efforts with real-world impact on rare disease treatment
- Long-term career trajectory, with conversion from contract to full-time employee after 6 months
How You Will Make an Impact
- Lead research efforts focused on engineering and discovery of viral vectors for gene therapy
- Design and optimize molecular and cellular assays for high-throughput screening
- Conduct viral vector development, transfection, transduction, and sequencing-based analysis
- Build and characterize viral vector libraries using advanced molecular biology methods
- Perform mammalian cell culture, primary cell work, and provide in vivo study design support
- Prepare and analyze Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) libraries, with exposure to long-read sequencing (PacBio)
- Document protocols, deliver reports, and present results to cross-disciplinary teams
- Mentor junior scientists and support lab operations while maintaining high-quality standards
Are You an Accomplished Scientist Ready to Drive Innovation in Gene Therapy?
- PhD in cell biology, virology, immunology, molecular biology, bioengineering, or related field with 2+ years of industry experience (academic considered), OR Master’s with 8+ years hands-on experience
- Proven expertise in viral vectors; direct AAV experience strongly preferred
- Strong foundation in molecular biology (cloning, PCR/qPCR/ddPCR, DNA/RNA workflows)
- Skilled in mammalian and primary cell culture
- Background in viral vector engineering, library preparation, and screening
- NGS sample preparation experience required; PacBio or long-read sequencing strongly desired
- In vivo study design experience is a plus
- Prior leadership or mentorship experience preferred, with potential to transition into a leadership role after conversion
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills