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Position Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-driven individual to join the Gene Delivery Process and Analytical Development team. Our team develops the end-to-end processes and technologies to deliver the critical raw materials used in the manufacturing of engineered T cells, including viral vectors. The primary focus of this Associate Scientist is to develop high-throughput tools to support process development, production, and characterization of viral vectors (lentiviral vectors and/or adeno-associated viruses) used for gene delivery and gene editing of our cell therapy products. This team member will support current programs and advance our capabilities in vector production.

Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on experimental work in the development and optimization of upstream (cell culture and transfection conditions) and downstream (clarification, chromatography, tangential and normal flow filtration) unit operations for viral vector production.
• Support process and technology development for viral vector manufacturing platforms utilizing suspension cell culture, transient transfection, purification, and single-use systems.
• Support development of high-throughput process development tools such as automated multi-parallel bioreactor system (Ambr) and liquid handlers (ie. Tecan).
• Design, plan, execute, and analyze lab experiments using statistical design of experiment (DOE) principles.  Manage and analyze large data sets.
• Maintain proper documentation of experimental results using an electronic lab notebook
• Summarize and present scientific data; communicate progress to project teams
• Author technical documents including protocols and internal development reports 
• Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with policies/procedures/regulations.

Education:

• M.S. or B.S. in Biological or Chemical Engineering, Virology, Molecular or Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline

Qualifications:

• 0-2 years of hands-on experience with biological process unit operations and equipment with working knowledge of mammalian cell culture, bioreactors, chromatography, normal flow filtration, tangential flow filtration, high-throughput automation
• Uses scientific principles and engineering fundamentals to solve problems
• Ability to design experiments with design of experiment (DOE) approaches, perform experiments, and interpret the results using statistical software (ex. JMP)
• Independently motivated with ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and coordinate activities within a team
• Desire and drive to learn the biological mechanism of cell and gene therapy products and passion for their impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely through oral presentation and technical writing
• Familiarity with process control principles and software as well as programming automated equipment

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Compensation Overview:

Seattle - WA: $88,430 - $107,151

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and