Scientist
BioNTech SE
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Salary:
$106,000
-
$143,000
per year
Contract type: Full time
Gaithersburg, US | full time | Job ID: 9236
Primary responsibilities include:
Scott Smith – Associate Director, Talent Acquisition by email [email protected] or mail to BioNTech US Inc., 40 Erie Street, Suite 110, Cambridge MA 02139
Job Location: 40 Erie St., Cambridge, MA 02139
This position is eligible for BioNTech US’s Employee Referral Program.
Your Benefits
BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:
Located in the BioHealth Capital Region near Washington DC and ranked among the top biopharma hubs in the country, Gaithersburg, Maryland offers a unique and diverse cluster across industry, government, and academia for top talent and scientific innovation. As a pivotal player within the life sciences community, Gaithersburg is distinguished by its robust infrastructure and strategic location near the nation’s capital. The city’s strategic significance is amplified by its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities that cater to the rigorous demands of the life sciences industry; Gaithersburg’s manufacturing sector is defined by advanced technologies and complies with the most stringent regulatory standards, ensuring the production of high-quality pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical devices. In the coming years, Gaithersburg will continue to be a vital contributor to the future of medical science and technology.
Apply now - We look forward to your application!
Apply for our Gaithersburg, US location and simply send us your documents using our online form.
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Develop, optimize, and perform assays/workflows for TCR Discovery and characterization, including engineering materials
- Design and perform assays to evaluate efficacy of TCR therapy in vitro and in vivo
- Perform data analysis and present regular updates to group and organization
- Maintain accurate record of experiments in an electronic format
- Manage one direct report and guide daily functions to support overall project goals
- Work in a cross-functional matrixed environment on multiple projects across various functional groups
- Generate novel ideas, design experiments, conduct experiments
- Develop, optimize, and execute multiple T cell engineering methods.
- Develop and execute strategies to optimally shorten the manufacturing process to reduce the TAT
- Serve as a subject matter expert and lead screening projects and work with cross-functional teams across functions to bring novel manufacturing methods to clinic.
- Develop novel vector designs to maximize expression and ensure safety.
- Collaborate and engage with Process Development to develop T cell manufacturing processes and quality control measurements for T cell products.
- Masters degree in biotechnology, biomedical engineering or related field
- 5 years of experience as a researcher driving pipeline develop from the pre-clinical setting to the clinical setting:
- ability to design, optimize, and culture viral and non-viral T cell engineering protocols.
- ability to engage in knowledge and technology transfers for pipeline development across various functions including process development, analytical development, and quality control.
- proficiency documenting results using LIMS and ELN
- knowledge and ability to handle clinical manufacturing instruments
- proficiency conducting DoE studies to optimize process parameters
- Experience in molecular biology techniques including PCR, qPCR, copy number analysis, integration site analysis, IVT RNA production and purification.
Scott Smith – Associate Director, Talent Acquisition by email [email protected] or mail to BioNTech US Inc., 40 Erie Street, Suite 110, Cambridge MA 02139
Job Location: 40 Erie St., Cambridge, MA 02139
This position is eligible for BioNTech US’s Employee Referral Program.
Your Benefits
BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
- Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7
- Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
- Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
- Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.
- 401(K) Plan with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs
- Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives
- Professional Development Programs
- Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking
- Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance
Located in the BioHealth Capital Region near Washington DC and ranked among the top biopharma hubs in the country, Gaithersburg, Maryland offers a unique and diverse cluster across industry, government, and academia for top talent and scientific innovation. As a pivotal player within the life sciences community, Gaithersburg is distinguished by its robust infrastructure and strategic location near the nation’s capital. The city’s strategic significance is amplified by its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities that cater to the rigorous demands of the life sciences industry; Gaithersburg’s manufacturing sector is defined by advanced technologies and complies with the most stringent regulatory standards, ensuring the production of high-quality pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical devices. In the coming years, Gaithersburg will continue to be a vital contributor to the future of medical science and technology.
Apply now - We look forward to your application!
Apply for our Gaithersburg, US location and simply send us your documents using our online form.
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.
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