Sr. Scientist

I’m supporting a confidential search for a Senior Scientist / Field Application Scientist – Viral Vectors with a focus on AAV and adenovirus vector design, engineering, and customer-facing scientific support .

This is an excellent opportunity for a PhD-level scientist who enjoys combining hands-on viral vector expertise, scientific problem-solving, and customer engagement .

Key responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise in AAV and adenovirus vector design and engineering

• Advise on serotypes, promoters, vector architecture, cloning strategies, and experimental design

• Support customers from initial scientific inquiry through project execution and post-project troubleshooting

• Develop preliminary plasmid maps and advise on dosing, administration, controls, and experimental considerations

• Partner closely with Commercial, Business Development, and Operations to scope technically sound projects and ensure successful project transfer

• Serve as a technical resource for complex customer projects and scientific presentations

• Represent the organization at conferences, seminars, and customer meetings

• Contribute scientific insight into emerging viral vector technologies, products, and applications

Ideal background:

- PhD in Molecular Biology, Virology, Genetics, Gene Therapy, or a related field

• Strong hands-on experience with AAV vector design and engineering

• Experience with adenoviral vectors is a plus

• Strong knowledge of molecular cloning, expression cassette design, viral vector production, and gene delivery

• Excellent scientific communication and presentation skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to translate research objectives into practical project designs

• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment