Associate Scientist, Viral Delivery Technologies

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA); United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

401(k) company match

Pension or retirement benefits

Paid time off

Diversity and inclusion

Onsite facilities and services

Job summary

Regeneron is seeking an Associate Scientist in the Viral Delivery Technologies group in Tarrytown, NY. You will support production and screening of antibody-retargeted AAV libraries and collaborate across bioinformatics and cross‑functional teams to expand gene therapy delivery programs.

The role emphasizes rigorous lab work, data presentation at departmental meetings, and contributing to fast-paced, innovation-driven projects with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry or academic experience in biology or related field.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and basic molecular biology.
• Experience with virus or protein production and purification.
• Maintain accurate electronic lab records.

Responsibilities

• Execute rAAV production workflows and characterize production runs.
• Perform basic molecular biology and protein analysis techniques (e.g., cloning, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, ELISA, DNA extractions, PCR, qPCR, protein chromatography).
• Collaborate with bioinformatics to organize data across screens.
• Optimize production protocols to improve efficiency and yield.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Virus/Protein production

Molecular biology techniques

Data management

Education

B.A./B.S. in biology or related field

M.S. in cell biology / related field

Tools

Benchling

GraphPad Prism

MacVector

Job description

Build our future together: At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking an Associate Scientist to join our Viral Delivery Technologies group, supporting the development and implementation of an antibody-retargeted adeno-associated virus (AAV) delivery platform.

In this role, you will support the production and screening of antibody-retargeted AAV libraries, helping to expand the company's gene therapy delivery portfolio while collaborating with the bioinformatics team and other cross‑functional groups. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast‑growing, science‑driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where

Location: Tarrytown, NY. Work model/flexibility: Onsite.

Discover your role

• Execute rAAV production workflows and characterize production runs
• Perform basic molecular biology and protein analysis techniques (e.g., cloning, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, ELISA, DNA extractions, PCR, qPCR, protein chromatography)
• Work closely with the bioinformatics team to organize data across screens
• Optimize AAV production protocols to enhance efficiency and yield
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to coordinate and execute planned productions and screens
• Participate in team meetings and prepare regular presentations for departmental meetings
• Thrive in an innovation‑driven, highly collaborative, fast‑paced environment
• Work rigorously with keen attention to detail while balancing multiple projects

Requirements

This role requires:

• B.A./B.S. with 2+ years of relevant industry or academic experience, or M.S. in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, antibody science, or a related field with 0‑2 years of relevant experience
• Experience with mammalian cell culture
• Experience with virus or protein production and purification
• Familiarity with molecular biology and protein characterization techniques
• Experience maintaining accurate, up‑to‑date electronic lab records

Preferred

• Familiarity with lab automation, key antibody properties, viral vector production, and relevant research software (e.g., Microsoft Office, GraphPad Prism, Benchling, MacVector)

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range (annually) $71,700.00 - $112,300.00

Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits.

Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

If jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site.

Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for over thirty years by physician‑scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA‑approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology, infectious diseases and rare diseases. Regeneron is also proud of award‑winning culture of innovation, being recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2021, Fast Company’s Best Workplace for Innovators in 2020, and Forbes JUST companies in 2020, among others.