Analytical Development Scientist, Cell Therapy

AstraZeneca plc; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in the United States is seeking a Scientist (Analytical Development, Cell Therapy) to develop and advance robust biological assays supporting lentiviral vector and CAR T cell products from research to commercialization. You will work in a collaborative team to enable upstream and downstream process development and regulatory filings.

The role emphasizes method qualification/transfer, data interpretation, and authoring technical reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s with 3+ years.
• Experience working with lentiviral vectors and CAR T cells in biotech/pharma.
• Proficient in immunology techniques (ELISA, etc.).
• Proficient in molecular biology techniques (NGS, qPCR, dPCR) for gene edit evaluation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust analytical methods including qualification and transfer.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and exercise technical discretion in experiments.
• Carry out analytical development/sample testing for lentiviral vector processes.
• Author/review technical reports, protocols, and summaries for presentation.
• Present and discuss results at group/project meetings.
• Interface with research and process development departments.

Skills

Immunology techniques

Molecular biology techniques

ELISA

NGS

qPCR

dPCR

Written & oral communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field

Master’s degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field

Job description

AstraZeneca plc in the United States is seeking a Scientist (Analytical Development, Cell Therapy) to develop and advance robust biological assays supporting lentiviral vector and CAR T cell products from research to commercialization. You will work in a collaborative team to enable upstream and downstream process development and regulatory filings.

The role emphasizes method qualification/transfer, data interpretation, and authoring technical reports.