Upstream Viral Process Scientist — Impacting Cancer Therapy

Dispatch Biotherapeutics, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k)

Life insurance

PTO and flexible time off

Other substantial benefits

Job summary

Dispatch Biotherapeutics, Inc. in Philadelphia is seeking an (Associate) Scientist to contribute to upstream viral process development for our viral vector-based therapies.

You will work closely with research and analytical development teams to advance manufacturing capabilities. This role emphasizes hands-on lab work, collaboration, data analysis, and documentation to support process characterization and transfer, with opportunities for growth and ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical/biochemical engineering or related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree.
• Hands-on experience with viral vector upstream processes and stirred-tank bioreactors.
• Working knowledge of GMP guidelines for clinical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Set up and organize vector process development capabilities.
• Perform daily lab activities, maintain equipment, manage inventory.
• Develop bench-scale suspension culture processes for viral vectors.
• Design experiments for process characterization and transfer.
• Prepare lab notebooks and write technical documents.
• Represent the company at external meetings.

Skills

Viral vector upstream processes

Bioreactor operation (stirred-tank)

GMP for clinical manufacturing

Data analysis and statistics

MS Office; JMP/GraphPad

Collaboration and communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical/biochemical engineering, biotechnology or related

Master’s degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Shake flask culture

Bioreactor control systems

Job description

Dispatch Biotherapeutics, Inc. in Philadelphia is seeking an (Associate) Scientist to contribute to upstream viral process development for our viral vector-based therapies.

You will work closely with research and analytical development teams to advance manufacturing capabilities. This role emphasizes hands-on lab work, collaboration, data analysis, and documentation to support process characterization and transfer, with opportunities for growth and ownership.