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Research Associate/Senior Research Associate, Viral Vector Core

Cambridge, MA 02139

Posted: 01/09/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 616827 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Objective / Purpose:

The viral vector core within our Cell Therapy Sciences team is seeking a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate. In this role, you will work with the Cell Therapy Sciences discovery units to execute early screening of novel viral vector constructs for cell therapy applications.

Accountabilities:
  • Produces small-scale, research-grade retroviral vectors for use in preclinical studies with guidance from the vector core and drug discovery teams.
  • Evaluates viral vector titer, generates data summary reports, and communicates conclusions with research team members individually and in meetings.
  • Documents experimental designs, methods, and results in electronic laboratory notebooks.
  • Works within the context of the vector core team to coordinate resources and execute incoming vector production requests.
  • Works collaboratively with other members of the vector core team to inform operational procedures and process improvements.

Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):
  • Desired education and experience qualifications: BS with 1-2+ years of relevant scientific experience. Prior hands-on experience with viral vectors is strongly desired.
  • Technical Skills: adherent and suspension mammalian cell culture, plasmid transfection, retroviral vector production and transduction, flow cytometry, data analysis and presentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced research team.
  • Experienced in working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong planning, communication, and documentation skills are required. Meticulous attention to detail is a must.



Pay Rate Range: $30-40/hr depending on experience. Pay rates may fall outside of this range based on qualifications

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Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.