Senior Scientist, Viral Vector Process Development, Upstream

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, US
Base: $108,473.60 - $162,710.40; bonus/equity: sho...
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Viral vector process development
Upstream lentiviral vector
Suspension bioreactor platforms
** AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Scientist specializing in Viral Vector Process Development (Upstream) to design and optimize upstream processes for Lentiviral Vectors, focusing on clinical and commercial scale applications. The role encompasses experimentation, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment aimed at advancing cell therapy modalities. **

Job Summary

  • The candidate will play a critical role in building and leading a high-performing team that accelerates AstraZeneca’s emerging Cell Therapy modalities portfolio.
  • You will design, execute, and optimize upstream Lentiviral Vector (LVV) processes with a primary focus on suspension bioreactor platforms at clinical and commercial scales.
  • Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.

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** AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Scientist specializing in Viral Vector Process Development (Upstream) to design and optimize upstream processes for Lentiviral Vectors, focusing on clinical and commercial scale applications. The role encompasses experimentation, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment aimed at advancing cell therapy modalities. **

Salary

Base: $108,473.60 - $162,710.40; Bonus/Equity: short-term incentive bonus opportunity, equity-based long-term incentive program; Benefits: qualified retirement program [401(k) plan], paid vacation and holidays, paid leaves, health benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Viral Vector Process Development
  • Upstream Lentiviral Vector
  • suspension bioreactor platforms
  • process characterization
  • scale-up/tech transfer activities
  • suspension cell culture
  • transfection/infection strategies

Nice-to-have

  • Lean practices and digital tools
  • cross-functional matrixed teams
  • process automation/PAT
  • digital lab systems

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. with 1+ years industry experience or M.S. with 4+ years or B.S. with 5+ years
  • Hands on experience developing suspension-based LVV upstream processes
  • Familiarity with clinical/commercial scale considerations
  • Experience supporting cGMP interfaces

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