Viral Vector Process Scientist II (Automation)

Actalent; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Scientist II contractor to accelerate LVV and AAV generation platforms in South San Francisco. You will integrate automation, develop scalable upstream/downstream processes, and perform analytics to ensure high-quality viral vectors for screening and pipeline studies.

The role requires experience with mammalian cell culture, viral vector work, and DOE-driven process development in a BSL2 environment.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD with 3+ years lab or industrial experience.
• Experience with viral vectors and high-throughput workflows is preferred.
• Strong data presentation and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and program automated liquid handling for high-throughput LVV and AAV workflows.
• Develop scalable LVV upstream production from seed to harvest.
• Establish LVV downstream processes with suitable depth filtration and microfiltration.
• Perform QC analytics and characterization of viral vectors.
• Manage data inventory and document protocols for tech transfer.
• Author SOPs and technical reports and present data in meetings.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Molecular biology

Data analysis

Ex vivo CAR T engineering

Lentivirus/AAV production experience

Education

MS/PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Virology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Genetics or related field

Tools

Automated liquid handling

Flow cytometer

BSL2 facility management

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Scientist II contractor to accelerate LVV and AAV generation platforms in South San Francisco. You will integrate automation, develop scalable upstream/downstream processes, and perform analytics to ensure high-quality viral vectors for screening and pipeline studies.

The role requires experience with mammalian cell culture, viral vector work, and DOE-driven process development in a BSL2 environment.