Senior Scientist I, Molecular Virology & Delivery Platforms

Generate Biomedicines; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity compensation

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Generate Biomedicines is seeking a Senior Scientist in Molecular Virology to design, execute, and oversee research on viral vector and RNA delivery platforms, connecting discovery with translational development for clinical candidates.

You will lead hands-on experiments, mentor researchers, and partner with computational and therapeutic experts to advance platforms and interpret complex data for decision making.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Virology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or closely related field.
• 4+ years of postdoctoral or industry experience advancing molecular virology research.
• Mammalian cell culture, viral propagation, reverse genetics and recombinant vector design.
• Experience with qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, Western blotting and transfection.
• NGS library prep, CRISPR screening, and data analysis tooling.
• Experience applying agentic platforms and protein design tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead molecular virology research; design and oversee experiments in vitro and in vivo.
• Develop platforms and assays using qPCR/ddPCR, flow cytometry, Western blotting, NGS.
• Translate data into scientific decisions and guide next steps toward candidates.
• Collaborate with computational and therapeutic experts to evaluate platforms.
• Maintain rigorous documentation and prepare scientific content for reports.
• Provide day-to-day scientific oversight and mentorship to staff.
• Track progress, set goals, and adapt approaches as evidence evolves.
• Uphold biosafety and laboratory compliance standards.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Viral propagation

Reverse genetics

Cloning

Site-directed mutagenesis

Recombinant vector design

qPCR

ddPCR

ELISA

Flow cytometry

Western blotting

Transfection methods

NGS library preparation

CRISPR screening

Protein design tools

ELN/LIMS

Project management

Scientific communication

Education

Ph.D. in Virology or related life science

Tools

qPCR/dPCR platforms

Flow cytometer

Western blot apparatus

NGS prep kits

CRISPR screening tools

Job description

Generate Biomedicines is seeking a Senior Scientist in Molecular Virology to design, execute, and oversee research on viral vector and RNA delivery platforms, connecting discovery with translational development for clinical candidates.

You will lead hands-on experiments, mentor researchers, and partner with computational and therapeutic experts to advance platforms and interpret complex data for decision making.