Cell-Based Bioassay Scientist (AAV/LVV) – Contract

The Fountain Group; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group in East Hanover, NJ is seeking an Associate Scientist to join a prominent client team. You will help develop and optimize cell-based potency assays for AAV and LVV vectors, supporting in-process testing, drug product release, and quality attributes in a GMP/GxP environment.

You will perform experiments, prepare critical solutions, and analyze data while ensuring proper reagent management, aseptic techniques, and thorough documentation in a regulated laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required.
• Experience with bioassays using ELISA, MSD, high-content imaging, qPCR/DPCR, Flow Cytometry and FACS preferred.
• Experience with AAV, LVV, Lenti viruses or viral vectors highly preferred.
• Cell culture and aseptic techniques required.
• Basic understanding of cell biology, protein biochemistry, and molecular biology required.
• GLP, GMP, or GxP experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and optimize cell-based potency assays for AAV and LVV viral vectors.
• Support in-process testing, drug product lot release, and quality attribute assessment.
• Execute experiments, prepare critical solutions in research and GxP environments.
• Perform sample testing and data analysis, and support bioassay characterization for regulatory filings.
• Manage reagents, in-process sample handling, analytical support, and assay transfers.
• Document experiments and maintain laboratory inventories.

Skills

Cell culture

GxP knowledge

Molecular biology basics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

ELISA

MSD

High-content imaging

QPCR/DPCR

Flow Cytometry

FACS

Job description

The Fountain Group in East Hanover, NJ is seeking an Associate Scientist to join a prominent client team. You will help develop and optimize cell-based potency assays for AAV and LVV vectors, supporting in-process testing, drug product release, and quality attributes in a GMP/GxP environment.

You will perform experiments, prepare critical solutions, and analyze data while ensuring proper reagent management, aseptic techniques, and thorough documentation in a regulated laboratory setting.