Senior Scientist I, Molecular Virology
Core
Design, execute, and oversee independent and team-based research projects focused on viral vector and RNA delivery platforms, including lentiviral systems and virus-like particles (VLPs), advancing research from in vitro evaluation through in vivo validation to support clinical candidate selection.
Role type
Senior Scientist I, Molecular Virology (hands-on IC with project leadership)
Builds
Viral vector and RNA delivery platforms for clinical candidate selection
Domain
Biotechnology / Molecular Virology / Generative Biology
Required skills
mammalian cell culture, viral propagation, reverse genetics, cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, recombinant vector design, qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, Western blotting, next-generation sequencing library preparation, CRISPR screening, agentic platforms, protein design tools, electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN), laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
Preferred skills
lentiviral systems, animal models
Responsibilities
Lead molecular virology research by independently designing, executing, and overseeing experiments; Develop and optimize high-throughput screening assays and workflows; Translate complex datasets into scientific decisions for clinical candidate selection; Collaborate with computational scientists and therapeutic experts; Maintain rigorous scientific documentation and prepare technical reports; Guide and communicate science by providing oversight to research associates and mentoring junior scientists; Uphold biosafety and laboratory standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with project leadership