Research Assistant/Research Associate, Analytical Development - #261656

Interius BioTherapeutics Is Seeking a Research Assistant/Associate, Analytical Development to join us on our incredible journey.

Can you see yourself as part of a growing team working to develop targeted vectors to reprogram cells in vivo for the treatment of devastating diseases? That’s what Interians are doing, right now. We are a clinical stage biotech start-up developing a novel bioplatform for targeted gene delivery that enables the right payload to be delivered to the right cells in vivo. We are a rapidly evolving organization, where those who enjoy the challenges and rewards of company-building will thrive.

As an early career Scientist, you will bring your scientific skills to our team that is responsible for developing methods to support our internal lentiviral vector programs. Working closely with others, you will take what you know and apply it each day in the lab. As the successful candidate, you will embrace the “roll-up your sleeves” biotech start-up culture where you are not only an amazing scientist but also an essential collaborator and team player.

“We not only hire great talent, we hire good people” is how our CEO, Phil Johnson, addressed the company at a recent meeting. “People who others like to work with.” If you like what you read and can see yourself as an Interian, please apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement routine testing for lentivirus programs to support the analytical needs of the Process Development and Discovery teams using cell-based assays to detect vector-driven protein expression and integration.
• Communicate scientific data and information effectively through presentations, protocols, test methods, and reports. May contribute to the writing and review of regulatory submissions.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum associate’s degree in a science related field with 0-5 years of relevant experience.
• Biopharmaceutical industry experience preferred. Demonstrated competency and experience with characterization of viral vectors using cell-based, molecular (qPCR/ddPCR) and traditional biochemical methods.
• Experience with flow-cytometry and cell culture is preferred
• Experience in developing procedures for use in cGMP facilities is preferred
• Effective communication skills, collaborative skills and demonstrated leadership in providing integration of activities and delivering information across multifunctional groups is required.
• Strong commitment to on-the-bench experimental work
• A strong team player with excellent oral and written communication skills; to independently design, execute and troubleshoot experiments; and analyze, interpret, and clearly communicate complex analytical data
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy and conciseness.
  
  

Interius BioTherapeutics is a community of individuals, building together an organization celebrating an inclusive culture, guided by excellence, dignity and respect. Interius is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other basis, protected by law.