Overview In this role you will advance protein-based assays critical to AAV gene therapy products. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop, validate, and optimize assays, ensuring quality and robustness while mentoring junior staff. You will contribute to assay transfers, regulatory submissions, and continuous improvement, shaping analytical capabilities in a mission-driven environment. This is a hands-on opportunity to grow in a cGMP setting and help bring life-changing therapies closer to patients.
Compensation / Benefits- Health insurance from day one (90% premiums covered)
- Competitive paid time off
- 12 weeks fully paid parental leave
- Annual bonus opportunities
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee discounts (childcare and dependent care)
Responsibilities- Lead the execution of complex protein-based assays independently and troubleshoot issues
- Develop and optimize protein-based assays, including design, protocol development, and validation
- Collaborate with scientists to analyze and interpret experimental data
- Mentor and guide junior team members
- Contribute to assay transfer activities between teams or sites
- Participate in project planning and ensure timely results
- Assist in preparation of regulatory documents and support submissions
- Stay current with industry trends and incorporate best practices
- Implement quality control measures to ensure assay reliability
- Engage in continuous improvement of processes and methodologies
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in a relevant scientific field
- Proficiency in advanced laboratory techniques related to protein-based assays
- Experience with assay development and optimization
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and recommend solutions
- Strong data analysis skills and ability to generate actionable insights from results
- Mentorship and coaching
- Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams
- Strong communication and data-driven storytelling
- Protein-based assays
- Assay development and optimization
- Data analysis from experimental results
