Assistant Scientist Assistant Director, Vector Manufacturing and Process & Analytical Development

Assistant Scientist•Assistant Director, Vector Manufacturing and Process & Analytical Development Gainesville, FL Job Details Non-tenure 18 hours ago Qualifications Quality control corrective actions Manufacturing management GLP Operations management Procedural guides Design of manufacturing processes Safety standards in production Engineering process optimization Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Technical report writing Assay development Manufacturing standard operating procedures Supervising experience Chromatography Quality control documentation Doctor of Philosophy Staff training Mentoring Batch records Chemistry, manufacturing & controls Regulatory submissions Quality assurance within manufacturing Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Leadership Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description JOB NO:

539387

WORK TYPE:

Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

LOCATION

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES

Health Care Administration/Support, Medicine/Physicians

DEPARTMENT

29092800•MD-POWELL

GENE THERAPY CENTER CLASSIFICATION TITLE

Assistant Scientist•Assistant Director, Vector Manufacturing and Process & Analytical Development

CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Scientist serving as Assistant Director of Vector Manufacturing and Process & Analytical Development supports the strategic expansion of UF's gene therapy manufacturing capabilities. This position provides advanced scientific expertise and operational leadership in vector production, process optimization, technology transfer, and analytical method development at the Powell Gene Therapy Center. The role ensures high-quality, scalable, and compliant production of viral vectors to support preclinical, IND-enabling, and early-phase clinical programs.

Essential Functions:

1. Vector Manufacturing Leadership Oversee and guide AAV vector manufacturing operations. Ensure manufacturing activities meet scientific, quality, and safety standards. Lead troubleshooting and implement CAPA strategies. 2. Process Development & Technology Transfer Design and execute process development studies. Implement new manufacturing technologies. Coordinate technology transfer across groups. 3. Analytical Method Development Lead development and qualification of analytical assays. Support QC release and regulatory documentation. Ensure analytical comparability and product quality. 4. Documentation, Regulatory & Quality Support Prepare SOPs, batch records, and technical reports. Support IND and CMC submissions. Maintain regulatory-compliant documentation. 5. Team Leadership, Training & Collaboration Mentor staff and trainees. Coordinate cross-functional communication. Represent PGTC in scientific and operational meetings.

EXPECTED SALARY

Commensurate with education and experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field Experience with AAV or viral vector production and analytics. Strong scientific leadership and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED

Experience with IND-enabling studies and CMC documentation. Hands-on experience with bioreactors, chromatography, and analytics. Supervisory experience and familiarity with GLP/GMP systems.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

Application should include a cover letter, most recent curriculum vitae, and a list of three professional references with contact information or three letters of reference. Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approval by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://naces.org/. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED

Yes

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02 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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16 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time