Research Assistant/Research Associate, Process Development/Drug Product Development

Interius BioTherapeutics Is Seeking a Research Assistant/Associate, Process Development/Drug Product Development to join us on our incredible journey.

Can you see yourself as part of a growing team working to develop targeted vectors to reprogram cells in vivo for the treatment of devastating diseases? That’s what Interians are doing, right now. We are clinical stage biotech start-up developing a novel bioplatform for targeted gene delivery that enables the right payload to be delivered to the right cells in vivo. We are a rapidly evolving organization, where those who enjoy the challenges and rewards of company-building will thrive.

As a member of the Process Development group, you will be part of a team that is responsible for the downstream processing and drug product formulation of viral vectors. The Research Assistant or Research Associate position is a critical part of the team, able to follow research protocols and standard operating protocols (SOPs) with precision and consistency. Your day-to-day will be spent conducting experiments independently and in collaboration with other members of the scientific team. In this role, you will become comfortable with interactions at all levels in the organization, you see yourself as a quick learner, detail-oriented, a multi-tasker, self-reliant, problem-solving budding scientist with utmost integrity, and excellent interpersonal skills. You know you will thrive in the “roll-up your sleeves” biotech start-up culture where you are will learn from all those around you. The position is full-time, offers excellent benefits, and is based in Philadelphia, PA.

“We not only hire great talent, we hire good people” is how our CEO, Phil Johnson, addressed the company at a recent meeting. “People who others like to work with.” If you like what you read and can see yourself as an Interian, please apply.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the design and execution of laboratory-scale experiments to optimize processes for viral vector production and formulation.

• Preparation of liquid culture media, buffers, and reagents to support experiments.

• Perform analytical testing using various analytical techniques.

• Record and analyze experimental data, verify data for integrity and accuracy, and report/summarize findings to the project team.

• Maintenance of the laboratory including general housekeeping functions, ordering of supplies and equipment upkeep.

• Draft technical documents and perform technology transfer to collaborating partners including GMP manufacturing facilities.

• Working in a team/matrix environment as well as contributing individually to meet project timeline and objectives.

• Occasional weekend and after-hour work may be required.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or Engineering

Required Skills/Experience:

• Experience working in a scientific laboratory (academic or industry)

• Research Assistant: Some relevant laboratory experience working with large biomolecules (viruses, monoclonal antibody, etc.)

• Research Associate: At least 2 years of laboratory experience working with large biomolecules (some relevant laboratory experience for applicants with Master’s degree)

• Experience in maintaining scientific/laboratory notebooks

• Excellent attention to detail, maintenance of records and organizational skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects with some supervision

• Self-directed and independent, but also able to effectively collaborate in a team setting

• Ability to meet deadlines; accommodate a flexible schedule to support the workload

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience with viral vector culturing, purification, and formulation

• Experience in performing analytical testing of large biomolecules (viruses, monoclonal antibody, etc.)

Interius BioTherapeutics is a small community of individuals, building together an organization celebrating an inclusive culture, guided by dignity and respect. Interius is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other basis, protected by law.