Assistant / Associate Scientist with Adeno Associated Virus

ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST WITH ADENO ASSOCIATED VIRUS SEATTLE, WA Onsite. Project Description:

• The Assistant/Associate Scientist will perform execution of Adeno Associated Virus batches at the Pilot scale in support of process development and early clinical manufacturing for Cell Therapy programs.
• The position will require upstream and downstream unit operation planning and execution in a development environment including cell passaging, production, tranfection, depth filtration, tangential flow filtration and chromatography.
• Data analysis, authoring technical reports, and presentation of results will also be required.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required.

Required Skills:

• B.S. in Chemical/Biological Engineering, Immunology, Biology, or relevant scientific discipline with 1-3 years of biotechnology or cell therapy industry experience
• Downstream processing experience using chromatography and/or tangential flow filtration
• Strong scientific or technical writing skills
• Excellent documentation and data management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and on a team in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize work across multiple projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aseptic processing of mammalian cell culture in biological safety cabinet
• Experience with Pilot scale bioreactors and depth filtration equipment
• Experience with Adeno Associated Virus upstream and downstream production and technology transfer

This 12+month position starts ASAP. Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Bridget: ALPHA'S REQUIREMENT #22-03313 MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. AS AN HOURLY W2 EMPLOYEE