Associate Scientist: CAR-T & Viral Analytics (Equity)

Dispatch Bio; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership through compensation

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Flexible PTO

Additional substantial benefits

Job summary

Dispatch Bio is seeking an Associate Scientist/Scientist I to support development, qualification, technology transfer, and routine execution of analytical methods for viral vectors, therapeutic viruses, and autologous CAR T cells.

Reporting to the Senior Scientist, Analytical & Product Sciences (APS), you will build foundational expertise in experimental design, data interpretation, and troubleshooting while working with a diverse, matrixed team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of lab experience or Master’s with 6 months lab experience.
• Foundational cell biology and immunology techniques (flow cytometry, cell culture, immunoassays).
• Knowledge of viral vector biology, virology, immunology or cell and gene therapy products.
• Mammalian cell culture with aseptic technique.
• Ability to follow SOPs and document data accurately and promptly.
• Strong communication and ability to work in a team-based lab.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development, optimization, and qualification of analytical methods under senior guidance.
• Gain competence in experimental design with appropriate controls and study design.
• Perform routine sample testing to support release, stability, and characterization of CAR T cells and viral products.
• Provide analytical support to cross-functional teams and collaborators.
• Document data in ELN and maintain audit-ready records.
• Troubleshoot instrument issues and support method transfer with internal/external partners.
• Communicate results through summaries, presentations, and meetings.
• Maintain lab equipment, supplies, and safety/compliance.
• Participate in seminars and team activities for ongoing development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Experimental design

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Learning agility

Data analysis software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/immunology/cell biology

Master’s degree in biology/immunology/cell biology

Tools

Flow cytometry

Immunoassays

Cell culture

ELN systems

GraphPad Prism

JMP

Job description

Dispatch Bio is seeking an Associate Scientist/Scientist I to support development, qualification, technology transfer, and routine execution of analytical methods for viral vectors, therapeutic viruses, and autologous CAR T cells.

Reporting to the Senior Scientist, Analytical & Product Sciences (APS), you will build foundational expertise in experimental design, data interpretation, and troubleshooting while working with a diverse, matrixed team.