CareerPlan

Senior Scientist, Gene Delivery and Editing Process Development

Seattle 400 Dexter - WA - USFull-time$124k–$150k2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design, execute, and optimize upstream development experiments and production processes for next-generation viral vectors (LVV and AAV) to support cell therapy clinical programs.

Role type

Senior Scientist, Process Development (Upstream)

Builds

Viral vector production platforms and clinical-grade cell therapies

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Gene Therapy / Upstream Process Development

Required skills

suspension culture of mammalian cells, viral vector process development, DoE design and execution, stirred tank bioreactor scale-up, cross-functional collaboration, technical writing, lab maintenance

Preferred skills

upstream process intensification (fed batch, perfusion), process-analytical technology (PAT), cell line development, media and feed optimization, process modeling, metabolic flux analysis

Technologies

shake flasks, stirred tank bioreactors, DoE tools, CDMO/CRO platforms

Responsibilities

Design and troubleshoot upstream experiments, optimize production processes for scale-up, lead platform development strategy, coordinate work of junior colleagues, support tech transfer and external collaborations, maintain laboratory notebooks and technical reports

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities