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UCB’s Gene Therapy Vector Core team is seeking a Scientist I to join a group focused on AAV vector design. The candidate will work across functional teams and will be responsible for cloning, plasmid and AAV production to support gene therapy platform development. This position will be based out of the Bedford location of our Boston R&D Hub.
NOTE: We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas at any point for this role.
Major Accountabilities/Responsibilities
- Cloning, amplification and sequencing of plasmid DNA for AAV production
- Research-grade AAV Vector Production using suspension HEK293 systems
- Coordinate production needs with different internal stakeholders and support AAV operations
- Support digitalization initiatives by generating insights from AAV registration database
Minimum Experience/Skills Required
- BS in Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in AAV production
- 2+ years of experience in standard molecular biology techniques
- Previously demonstrated ability to follow SOPs
- Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to work across disciplines
- Experience with AAV entity registration in online databases and electronic notebooks
- Highly organized and detailed oriented
Preferred Experience/Skills
- MSc degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering or related field
- Hands-on experience in production and purification of viruses other than AAV
- Direct experience with ultracentrifugation and chromatography based separations
- Expertise in routine testing of plasmid and AAV batches
- Experience in AAV library production
Compensation Range: $96,480 to $126,630
If you are interested to learn more about R&D within UCB, please find more information here R&D at UCB.
Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equitable opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent, and adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
