Downstream Process Scientist (AAV) – Gene Therapy (Contract)

Vita Global Sciences, a Kelly Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vita Global Sciences, a Kelly Company, in Houston, TX, seeks an Associate Scientist, Downstream Process Development, to advance gene therapy manufacturing. This hands-on role designs, executes, and optimizes viral vector purification activities from research through clinical production.

You will collaborate with analytical and upstream teams, ensure compliance with GMP/GLP, and contribute to an expanding pipeline in a world-class manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a biotechnology or biopharma environment preferred.
• Practical experience in virus/protein purification, buffer prep, and aseptic technique.
• Familiarity with chromatography and filtration purification methods; AKTA experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with viral vector bioprocessing, especially AAV, is an advantage.
• Comfortable in regulated environments (GLP/GMP); GMP experience is a plus.
• Understanding of bioprocess documentation (SOPs, batch records) and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine and complex viral vector purification, from buffer prep to GMP batch execution.
• Support process development operations including development and toxicology production runs.
• Draft and review SOPs, batch records, process forms, and lab records with good documentation.
• Collaborate with analytical and upstream teams to define QC attributes and process performance for AAV.
• Maintain lab protocols, data capture, inventory, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Stay current with advances in viral vector process development to support the team.

Skills

Biotech experience

Team collaboration

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

BSc in Biological Science

Tools

AKTA chromatography

MS Office

Job description

Vita Global Sciences, a Kelly Company, in Houston, TX, seeks an Associate Scientist, Downstream Process Development, to advance gene therapy manufacturing. This hands-on role designs, executes, and optimizes viral vector purification activities from research through clinical production.

You will collaborate with analytical and upstream teams, ensure compliance with GMP/GLP, and contribute to an expanding pipeline in a world-class manufacturing environment.