Analytical Development Scientist II — Cell Therapy

Aurion Biotech Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurion Biotech is seeking a Scientist II, Analytical Development in Cambridge, MA to support the development, qualification, and transfer of in-process control, characterization, and release assays for late-stage cell therapy manufacturing.

You will collaborate with Research, Process Development, Quality, and other groups to ensure assays meet timelines and regulatory requirements, while contributing to the optimization and transfer of analytical methods across programs.

Qualifications

• PhD with 2+ years of experience or an MS with 4+ years in immunology, biochemistry, cell biology, biotechnology, or related field in pharma/biotech.
• Experience with biological therapeutic products, and preferably cell therapy.
• Track record in analytical development supporting early and late-stage cell therapies.
• Deep technical understanding of analytical methods (Flow Cytometry, automated counting, dPCR, qPCR, ELISA, cell-based potency) and validation/regulatory needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent lab experiments (Flow Cytometry, cell counting, dPCR, qPCR, ELISA, potency assays) to support AD objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Cell Production, Process Development, Manufacturing, and Quality.
• Support authoring of method qualification SOPs/reports and other technical docs for regulatory submissions.
• Track progress toward milestones and ensure deliverables.
• Support development, qualification, and transfer of GMP-complaint analytical methods meeting regulatory requirements.

Skills

Flow Cytometry

Cell Counting

dPCR

qPCR

ELISA

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory documentation

Troubleshooting

Data analysis software

Education

PhD + 2+ years

MS + 4+ years

Tools

FlowJo

JMP

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Aurion Biotech is seeking a Scientist II, Analytical Development in Cambridge, MA to support the development, qualification, and transfer of in-process control, characterization, and release assays for late-stage cell therapy manufacturing.

You will collaborate with Research, Process Development, Quality, and other groups to ensure assays meet timelines and regulatory requirements, while contributing to the optimization and transfer of analytical methods across programs.