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Scientist, Viral Vector Process Development (Downstream)

US - Gaithersburg - MD💼 Full-time💰 $92,252–$92,252🗓 2026-09-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, execute, and optimize scalable Lentiviral Vector (LVV) downstream purification processes for clinical and commercial scales.

Role type

Scientist, Viral Vector Process Development (Downstream)

Builds

Scalable LVV purification processes for ex vivo and in vivo applications

Domain

Cell Therapy / Biologics Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Downstream process development, chromatography, UF/DF/TFF, sterile filtration, formulation, DOE, QbD, cGMP compliance, root cause analysis, tech transfer support

Preferred skills

LVV scale-up experience, CDMO tech transfer, PAT/digital tools, next-generation purification technologies

Technologies

Chromatography, UF/DF/TFF, sterile filtration, knowledge management systems

Responsibilities

Plan and perform experiments to develop scalable LVV purification processes; execute and optimize unit operations (clarification, chromatography, UF/DF/TFF, filtration, formulation); design and analyze studies to identify CPPs/CMAs and establish design space; develop scale-down models and support scale-up to pilot/clinical/commercial equipment; evaluate and implement next-generation purification technologies; author protocols and support CMC content for regulatory submissions.

Seniority

Mid-level Scientist (0-2 years PhD or 4-6 years MS)

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