Senior Scientist, Biologics Research Job at Meet Life Sciences, Boston, MA

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  • Meet Life Sciences
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Title: Contract Research Scientist II / Senior Scientist, Biologics Research

Position Summary:

Seeking an experienced biologist, virologist, or bioengineer to lead discovery and engineering efforts in next-generation gene therapies for rare diseases. This role involves working within a cross-disciplinary team and conducting wet lab experiments to advance viral vector programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead viral vector engineering projects and high-throughput molecular/cellular screening to identify novel capsids.
  • Perform transfection, transduction, viral titering, and sequencing-based characterization of viral genomes.
  • Apply molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA extraction, cloning, PCR/qPCR/ddPCR, and NGS library preparation.
  • Conduct mammalian and primary cell culture, and support in vivo studies.
  • Analyze data, document protocols, and present findings to project teams.
  • Contribute to lab operations and mentor junior scientists.

Qualifications:

  • PhD in molecular biology, virology, immunology, bioengineering, or related field with 2–6 years of industry experience, or MS with 8+ years.
  • Hands-on experience with viral vectors (AAV preferred), viral vector engineering, and molecular biology workflows.
  • Proficiency with mammalian cell culture, NGS technologies, and genome titering methods (qPCR/ddPCR).
  • Experience in in vivo studies, protein characterization, or functional cell-based assays (flow cytometry, ELISpot, ELISA) is preferred.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with ability to manage multiple projects.

Job Tags

Contract work,

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