Senior Scientist, Viral Vector Downstream - Process Development

Peptide Atlas; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Generous paid time off

Job summary

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. is seeking a bench-focused scientist to translate research processes to GMP manufacturing for LVV and AAV viral vectors.

You will develop, scale-up, and transfer processes, potentially leading a small team, and collaborate across QA, QC, MFG, and analytics to ensure successful technology transfer and regulatory readiness. The role requires a PhD or Master’s with 5+ years of biotech experience, strong DOE/statistics skills, and the ability to work independently in a

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree with 5+ years’ industry experience in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, or a related scientific discipline in biotech development with LVV and AAV process experience a plus.
• Experience with viral vector process development and manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of process scale-up and scale-down modeling.
• Experience with CMC regulatory affairs for FDA/EMA is a plus.
• Strong organizational and detailed documentation abilities are required.
• Ability to work independently in hands-on lab setting and learn new techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on development and optimization of downstream unit operations for viral vector manufacturing.
• Plan/design/execute AAV/LVV purification experiments and report data summaries.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners to evaluate new bioprocessing technologies.
• Support technology transfer, cGMP risk evaluation, and deviation management with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain detailed project timelines and documentation.
• Prepare CMC sections for regulatory submissions (IND, Annual Reports, BLA).
• Present updates to management on process development and manufacturing support.
• Review literature to inform process design and development.

Skills

DOE knowledge

Statistical analysis

Independent work

Strong communication

Collaboration and teamwork

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering or Biological Sciences

Job description

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. is seeking a bench-focused scientist to translate research processes to GMP manufacturing for LVV and AAV viral vectors.

You will develop, scale-up, and transfer processes, potentially leading a small team, and collaborate across QA, QC, MFG, and analytics to ensure successful technology transfer and regulatory readiness. The role requires a PhD or Master’s with 5+ years of biotech experience, strong DOE/statistics skills, and the ability to work independently in a