Scientist III Position Available In Worcester, Massachusetts

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Future of Gene Therapy Position:

Scientist – Lentiviral Delivery Platform (Genetic Medicine)

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Worcester, MA Are you passionate about cutting-edge science and making a real impact in patients’ lives? The Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine Group is looking for a driven and innovative scientist to help launch our lentiviral delivery platform within our newly established Genetic Medicine team. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of gene therapy innovation—designing, engineering, and advancing novel lentiviral vectors that will power the next generation of genetic medicines. You’ll work in a highly collaborative environment alongside cross-functional and therapeutic area teams to bring transformative therapies to life. What You’ll Do Lead the design and engineering of lentiviral vectors to support our gene therapy pipeline. Oversee lentiviral production using both internal resources and external CROs. Develop and implement analytical and cell-based assays (e.g., p24, VCN, SupT1 titration, ELISA, qPCR, ddPCR, WES, FACS, endotoxin testing). Maintain detailed and accurate experimental records in an Electronic Lab Notebook. Author technical reports and protocols to support regulatory and internal milestones. Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and scientific excellence in a BSL-2 environment. Embrace a proactive, can-do attitude and contribute to team success in a dynamic setting. What You Bring Ph.D. in Biology or a related field with 5+ years of experience in lentiviral gene therapy (postdoc included), or M.S. with 10+ years of relevant experience. Proven expertise in lentiviral vector design, engineering, and production. Experience managing CROs for lentiviral manufacturing. Strong experience in analytical and screening methods for vector characterization. Experience in CAR-T cell therapy is highly desirable. Familiarity with in vivo lentiviral delivery is a plus. Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills. Passion for innovation and delivering high-quality results. If interested, please reach out directly to Lindsee Allienello at lallienello @ actalentservices.com.