Lonza
Life Sciences
R&DScientist
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“R&D Scientist at Lonza. Skills: Viral vector production, Gene therapy, Experimental execution. Drive innovation in novel scalable viral vector production. Identify, develop, implement viral vector production technologies”
What You'll Achieve.
Create scalable robust solutions; Achieve deliverables on-time and high-quality; Create long-term competitive technology advantages
Industry & Context.
Create scalable robust solutions to viral production bottlenecks; Evaluate next steps in experimental design
On-site position
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ph.D. degree in molecular virology, 0-4 years' experience in industry, relevant virus research experience in academia evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, Skilled in plasmid vector design, cell line engineering, viral production, transfection, Western blot, qPCR/ddPCR, flow cytometry, cell-based assays, Excellent communication skills in oral and written English, The ability to thrive in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment, Independence, work ethic
What You'll Do.
Drive innovation in novel scalable viral vector production
implement viral vector production technologies
Create scalable robust solutions
Design and execute experiments
Develop metrics for evaluating results
communicate experimental data
Collect and analyze data
Evaluate next steps in experimental design
Communicate data and project progress
Achieve deliverables on-time
Maintain accurate records
Improve viral vector designs
Propose and test new ideas
Capture and protect intellectual property
Attend meetings and conferences
Keep up with latest technology
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicate data and project progress regularly within R&D; Communicate across key stakeholders/departments; Work with cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills in oral and written English; Communicate data and project progress; Communicate across key stakeholders/departments
Process & Methodology
Achieve deliverables on-time
Full Job Description
**_R &D Scientist_** **Location:** This is an on-site position located in Pearland, TX The purpose of this role is to drive innovation in the development of novel scalable viral vector production platforms for use in in vivo and ex vivo gene therapy applications. The successful candidate will support in identifying, developing and implementing viral vector production technologies, using resources internal and external to Lonza, in order to support in creating scalable robust solutions to viral production bottlenecks. This hands-on bioprocess scientist will design and execute experiments, develop metrics for evaluating results and technologies and procure equipment. The incumbent will be responsible for acquiring, analyzing, and communicating experimental data in cross-functional fashion. **What you will get:** A competitive compensation. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer: * Performance-related bonus. * Medical, dental and vision insurance. * 401(k) matching plan. * Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance. * Employee assistance programs. * Paid time off (PTO). Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge. **What you will do:** * Plan, design and execute the experiments, including but not limited to cell culture, transfection, viral transduction/infection and analytical work associated with the project. * Collect and analyze the data, interpret the results and evaluate next steps in experimental design. * Effectively communicate the data and project progress regularly within R&D and across the key stakeholders/departments such as process development and commercial development. * Capable of achieving deliverables on-time and high-quality. * Maintains accurate and up to date records, including appropriate lab notebook recordings. * Actively work on improving viral vector designs for the platforms, to attr
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