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Supports upstream process development for viral vector production by operating bench-scale bioreactors, performing mammalian cell culture, preparing media and buffers, designing experiments, analyzing data, maintaining equipment, and supporting scale-up and technology transfer to manufacturing. The role collaborates with manufacturing and MSAT teams, documents work in electronic lab notebooks, troubleshoots laboratory issues, and communicates findings to the process development team.

Conducts highly technical research on innate immunology, pathogen-host interactions, liver diseases, inflammation, and immunity under PI guidance. Designs and performs in vitro and mouse experiments, analyzes and interprets data, leads publications and conference presentations, and maintains laboratory quality control, protocols, safety guidelines, materials, and animal procedures.

Conducts technical research on innate immunology, pathogen-host interactions, liver diseases, inflammation, and immunity under a principal investigator’s guidance. Responsibilities include developing research questions, designing and performing in vitro and mouse experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, leading publications and conference presentations, maintaining laboratory protocols and materials, supporting quality control, and following safety and animal-use procedures.

Conduct independent research on deep-water seabed geoacoustic characterization using underwater acoustic sensing, field data analysis, signal processing, and acoustic scattering models. Develop and validate algorithms, analyze echosounder and sonar datasets, collaborate with academic, industry, and government researchers, participate in at-sea experiments, present findings, prepare reports and publications, and mentor students and staff.

Conduct biological characterization of electronic nicotine delivery system liquids and aerosols, perform established biological assays, develop new characterization methods, follow GLP practices, write and execute SOPs, and maintain accurate experimental records. The role requires hands-on aseptic cell culture, laboratory procedures, data management, and experience with biological testing and statistical software.

Perform automated and manual high-throughput DNA preparation, protein expression, and characterization. Operate liquid handlers and analytical instruments, optimize laboratory processes, support reagent manufacturing, document experiments, develop SOPs, and improve production workflows. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic biotech environment while managing multiple projects and scheduled shifts.

Conduct molecular, cellular, and clinical research in cardiology and cardiac surgery; process human and animal samples; analyze data; and contribute to publications, grants, and presentations. Maintain laboratory operations, SOPs, regulatory documentation, hazardous waste procedures, and training records. Coordinate sampling and data collection, support compliance activities, and potentially supervise students and volunteers. The role is fully in person and includes visits to off-site collaborative laboratories.

Executes flow cytometry sample processing, acquisition, analysis, and quality control in GLP and CAP-accredited preclinical or clinical environments. Performs tissue and cell culture, maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment, prepares solutions, documents laboratory activities, troubleshoots instrumentation and data, follows protocols and SOPs, supports study execution, and contributes to scientific meetings and poster presentations.

Supports clinical trial sites from approval through close-out without frequent travel. Responsibilities include preparing study and informed consent documents, supporting IRB submissions, maintaining regulatory files and the Trial Master File, reviewing remote eCRF data, monitoring protocol and GCP compliance, resolving data queries, training sites, assessing performance and enrollment, and collaborating with field CRAs, data management, sponsors, and project teams.

Supports the Cell Manufacturing Program by manufacturing investigational cellular therapy products under cGMP regulations. Performs aseptic processing, cryopreservation, storage, packaging, shipment, documentation, quality control, validation, environmental monitoring, equipment management, and process improvement. Assists with technology transfers, SOPs, batch records, deviations, CAPA, change controls, inspections, inventory, and research and development activities. The role requires collaboration with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, operations, investigators, sponsors, and institutional teams, with occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work.

Conduct clinical trial site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits. Ensure protocol compliance, data integrity, and patient safety; collaborate with investigators and site teams; resolve data queries; and contribute to protocols, clinical study reports, and other study documentation. Requires approximately 60% travel.

Conduct bottom-up fundamental equity research and financial analysis to support investment decisions. Responsibilities include researching companies and industries, building financial models, monitoring holdings, developing investment ideas, preparing reports and visualizations, and meeting with company management, sell-side firms, and industry experts. The role supports investment professionals, contributes to the investment process, and grows in complexity with mentorship.

Supports development and optimization of microbial downstream processes to improve product quality, shelf life, and nitrogen-use efficiency. Independently performs multi-stage laboratory workflows, operates downstream processing equipment, follows SOPs, troubleshoots experiments, maintains documentation and laboratory supplies, and communicates results. The role requires microbiology and chemistry knowledge, aseptic technique, data quality control, equipment maintenance, safety compliance, and occasional colleague training in a fast-paced research environment.

Conduct clinical trial site monitoring and management for Phase I studies, including site visits, regulatory compliance, informed consent verification, data and CRF review, query resolution, registry management, serious adverse event reporting, feasibility work, and employee training. The role requires clinical judgment, protocol adherence, teamwork, technology proficiency, and 40–50% overnight travel, with occasional domestic and international travel.

Conduct clinical trial site monitoring, including routine, initiation, and close-out visits; ensure protocol compliance, informed consent, patient safety, and data integrity. Manage study files, registries, feasibility activities, vendor relationships, SAE reporting, CRF reviews, and data queries. Support employee training and coordinate designated clinical projects. The role requires frequent domestic and occasional international travel, with approximately 60% overnight travel and a mix of on-site and remote work.

Conducts protein research experiments, including agarose gel electrophoresis, bacterial culture growth, transformations, buffer and media preparation, and protein purification. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment, documents experimental results, follows and updates SOPs, supports troubleshooting and process optimization, maintains laboratory organization, and assists with supply ordering and inventory management.

Conducts fermentation experiments and supports bioprocess development under scientist and engineer guidance. Responsibilities include preparing media, operating and monitoring bench-scale bioreactors, controlling process parameters, aseptic sampling, optimizing media and feeding strategies, maintaining equipment, analyzing fermentation data, supporting scale-up, and documenting results according to SOPs and safety procedures.

Curate and interpret drug discovery data from scientific papers, patents, and other disclosures. Responsibilities include interpreting chemical structures and biological data, building and maintaining databases, researching biopharmaceutical R&D, and surfacing accurate insights for scientific and industry audiences. The role requires strong data curation, patent literature, chemoinformatics, scientific communication, and attention to detail skills.

Curate and interpret scientific papers, patents, chemical structures, and biological data related to emerging drug discovery technologies. Responsibilities include building and maintaining accurate databases, researching biopharmaceutical R&D, identifying key scientific insights, and supporting cross-functional Scientific and Data team projects. The role requires strong attention to detail, scientific literature expertise, and familiarity with chemical drawing tools, scientific databases, spreadsheets, and patent processes.

Performs mammalian cell culture, cell counting, media and reagent preparation, and laboratory experiments under established protocols. Supports automation, liquid handling, sample processing, data collection, quality checks, and electronic recordkeeping. Troubleshoots routine laboratory and automation issues while maintaining accurate experimental documentation.

Support equity research and investment process for endowment and foundation multi-asset portfolios. Conduct original research across global equities, assist portfolio implementation and due diligence, maintain research and analytics tools, present findings, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on trade planning and performance analysis.

Perform molecular biology and protein engineering workflows, including cloning, plasmid construction, bacterial transformation, and plasmid purification, to support therapeutic antibody development. Maintain detailed electronic lab records, collaborate on construct generation, troubleshoot and optimize workflows, manage multiple projects, and maintain laboratory organization and inventory. The role is full-time onsite and follows a Thursday-through-Monday schedule.

Perform molecular biology and protein engineering workflows to generate and characterize therapeutic antibody constructs. Responsibilities include cloning, plasmid design, library preparation, protein binding assays using BLI and SPR, high-throughput analytical workflows, automation support, documentation, troubleshooting, inventory management, and collaboration on protein expression construct generation.

Review process development and biopharmaceutical project data for accuracy, completeness, compliance, and proper documentation. Verify calculations, transcription of raw data, laboratory records, batch records, and final reports. Identify errors, add comments and edits, communicate corrections to stakeholders, route documents for further review, and confirm corrections are completed accurately. Projects involve monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, peptides, and other biologics.

Conducts theoretical and experimental petroleum engineering research involving multiphase flow, artificial lift, and flow assurance. Develops and maintains research models and software, designs and modifies test facilities, supervises graduate student research and programming, leads seminars, and prepares technical publications and presentations.