Lentiviral Vector Purification & Analytics Scientist

U175 (FCRS = US175) Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life & disability benefits

401(k) with company match

Equity awards eligibility

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. in Cambridge, MA, onsite, is seeking a Research Scientist I/II focused on lentiviral vector purification and analytics to support next‑generation CAR‑T programs.

The role involves hands-on lab work in purification (clarification, chromatography, TFF) and analytics, protocol/document writing, and cross‑team collaboration. Requires 1–3 years in protein/viral vector purification and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in bioengineering, virology, or related field; not PhD.
• 1–3 years of experience in protein and/or viral vector purification.
• Hands-on chromatography and filtration (TFF, depth filtration).

Responsibilities

• Purify lentiviral vectors including clarification, chromatography and TFF.
• Assess quality using molecular- and cell-based analytics.
• Write/review protocols, reports, SOPs, and technology transfer documents.
• Plan and prioritize work to meet goals across multiple research activities.
• Collaborate across teams and train team members as needed.

Skills

Lentiviral vectors

Chromatography

TFF

Molecular analytics

Cell culture

Data analysis

Communication

Education

BS or MS in bioengineering, virology, or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. in Cambridge, MA, onsite, is seeking a Research Scientist I/II focused on lentiviral vector purification and analytics to support next‑generation CAR‑T programs.

The role involves hands-on lab work in purification (clarification, chromatography, TFF) and analytics, protocol/document writing, and cross‑team collaboration. Requires 1–3 years in protein/viral vector purification and strong communication skills.