Lead Upstream Viral Vector Bioprocess Scientist II

Lonza; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Lonza is hiring an R&D Bioprocessing Scientist in Houston to drive innovation in scalable viral vector production for gene therapy. You will lead upstream bioprocessing efforts, design experiments, analyze data, and communicate results across cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Master’s or Ph.D. in molecular virology/biology or chemical engineering and strong bioprocessing, cell culture, and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences with industry or academia experience in viral production.
• Strong bioprocessing and data analysis skills with clear documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal English communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop next-generation viral production platforms and pipelines.
• Independently design/execute experiments, analyze data, and present results.
• Maintain precise records and deliver on-time, high-quality outputs.
• Present updates to management and cross-functional teams.
• Support BD evaluations for novel viral gene therapy platforms.

Skills

Bioprocessing

Viral vector production

Cell culture

Data analysis

English communication

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in molecular virology/biology or chemical engineering

Tools

Ambr15/250

3L bioreactor

Job description

Lonza is hiring an R&D Bioprocessing Scientist in Houston to drive innovation in scalable viral vector production for gene therapy. You will lead upstream bioprocessing efforts, design experiments, analyze data, and communicate results across cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Master’s or Ph.D. in molecular virology/biology or chemical engineering and strong bioprocessing, cell culture, and English communication skills.