Cellular Analytics Scientist I

Dispatch Bio; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) with generous contribution

Life insurance

Flexible PTO

Additional substantial benefits

Job summary

Dispatch Bio is seeking an Associate Scientist/Scientist I in Cellular Analytics and Product Sciences to support cell-based analytical method development and product characterization for cell and gene therapy products across clinical stages.

You will work under the Scientist III to execute experiments, develop assays, troubleshoot, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance analytical capabilities and product understanding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant laboratory experience or Master’s degree in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related life science discipline and a minimum of 6 months hands-on lab experience
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, including aseptic technique and routine maintenance of adherent and suspension cell lines
• Experience executing cell-based assays in a research or biopharmaceutical laboratory setting
• Working knowledge of viral vector biology, virology, immunology and/or cell and gene therapy products, with ability to apply concepts to experimental interpretations
• Working knowledge of flow cytometry, including sample preparation, staining, and basic data analysis
• Strong laboratory organization, documentation and attention to detail with the ability to generate reproducible experimental data
• Ability to analyze experimental results, troubleshoot routine technical issues, and communicate findings effectively
• Documented ability to manage multiple experiments while maintaining high-quality scientific standards
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a willingness to learn new analytical techniques
• Experience using data analysis software such as GraphPad Prism, JMP, or similar

Responsibilities

• Execute cell-based analytical methods, including assays designed to assess biological activity and cellular responses in support of product characterization testing
• Maintain mammalian cell cultures and prepare biological materials for analytical studies
• Develop and characterize cellular clones and cell-based model systems to support functional testing
• Perform studies and testing to support characterization of viral vectors and viral-based products
• Perform and document experiments using established laboratory procedures
• Analyze experimental results, communicate findings, and assist with troubleshooting
• Support assay development, validation, optimization, and technology transfer initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional scientists to improve analytical capabilities and enhance product understanding
• Maintain laboratory organization, equipment, and reagent inventories to support efficient laboratory operations

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Cell-based assays

Flow cytometry

Data analysis software

Documentation & attention to detail

Collaboration & communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or related life science

Master’s degree in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or related life science (minimum 6 months lab experience)

Tools

GraphPad Prism

JMP

Job description

Dispatch Bio is seeking an Associate Scientist/Scientist I in Cellular Analytics and Product Sciences to support cell-based analytical method development and product characterization for cell and gene therapy products across clinical stages.

You will work under the Scientist III to execute experiments, develop assays, troubleshoot, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance analytical capabilities and product understanding.