Lab Technician, Viral Vector Production and QC

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Lab Tech, Viral Vector Production and QC

WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE

The Lab Technician will join the Viral Vector Team to support our service to provide ready to use Viral Vectors for the scientific community.

POSITION REPORTS TO

Associate Scientist, Viral Vectors

APPROXIMATE START DATE

ASAP

SALARY

$48,000-52,000 annually

LOCATION & POLICY ON REMOTE WORK

This position will work out of our Watertown, Massachusetts Headquarters. Must be able to start between 7:30 - 8:30 am on certain days of the week. Our beautiful office space has free, ample parking with a complimentary shuttle from Harvard Square and is on multiple bus lines, with the cost of public transit covered by Addgene.

Addgene's Covid-19 Safety Measures

At this time, vaccinations are strongly encouraged for all employees of Addgene, but not required.

The Role:

The Lab Technician, Viral Vector Production and QC, will produce viral particles for order fulfillment and perform viral vector-related quality control assays in order to meet the growing demands of the scientific community. 

To Succeed in the Role, You Will: 

• Produce AAV and lentiviral particles from expression plasmids
• Determine titer and conduct quality control of viral particles
• Organize and track samples during production and storage
• Test and optimize protocols for production and quality control of viral particles
• Support lab operations, including inventory management, solution preparation, and standard lab tasks 
• Assist with process development as relevant
• Lead and participate on special projects as needed

Skills and Competencies:

Candidates should be enthusiastic, self-motivated, organized individuals who want to be a part of Addgene’s mission. Specific qualifications include:

• BA/BS in Biology or life science discipline or Associate Degree/Certification with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience working in a lab (undergraduate research lab experience qualifies)
• Familiarity with sterile technique
• Experience with tissue culture and viral production preferred
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English; strong written and oral communication skills required
• Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with general computer software 
• Able to start between 7:30 - 8:30 am on certain days of the week

Benefits

At Addgene, we prioritize our people with comprehensive benefits that support both your work and your life.

Full-time employees receive:

• 100% company-paid benefit package that includes health & dental (extending to family members), life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Twenty days of PTO on top of our winter break closure and company holidays. ‌
• A 403(b) retirement account with a company match of 4% after 2 years of employment. ‌
• Annual professional development stipend
• Annual lifestyle stipend
• Fully paid public transportation for employees who work onsite four or more days per week. ‌
• Onsite yoga classes & wellness reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Annual financial planning one-on-ones with our plan administrator

The Organization:

Addgene is a thriving non-profit life sciences organization that supports and accelerates important research and discovery for scientists all over the world. Since its founding in 2004, Addgene has grown and innovated in order to assist the research community by archiving and sharing useful research materials and resources (such as plasmid DNA samples, viral vectors, and recombinant antibodies) with scientists worldwide. Broad availability of these unique research materials promotes the advancement of research in a wide variety of disciplines, including cancer, heart disease, and neurodegenerative disorders, while increasing collaboration within the scientific community. Learn more here from one of our founders, Melina Fan.

In joining our team as an “Addgenie”, you will work with multidisciplinary internal teams to help fulfill this mission, including scientists, software engineers and product developers, renowned customer support teams, marketing gurus, and business development professionals. Together, Addgenies create and enhance opportunities for research scientists to deposit their materials, find products and resources easily on our website, and receive unparalleled support in receiving and expertly using our materials in their own experiments.

Life at Addgene:

Addgene is a truly special place to work. We are an inclusive and welcoming group of people from many backgrounds and perspectives. We believe in flexibility, actively supporting professional development, and a strong work/life balance. We value sharing ideas and feedback with each other and the company. Learn more about Life at Addgene

We also believe it's important to make time for fun, whether it's eating popcorn at our outdoor movie night, sharing cute photos in the #pets slack channel, or sampling whiskeys at our end-of-year social hour. Bookworms, athletes, gamers, parents, foodies, and more will find community in Addgene's events and Slack channels.

Addgene works with a global scientific community in which the best innovations and discoveries come from diverse teams. We continuously learn from and celebrate a variety of perspectives and seek to create an environment where all people can feel heard, respected, and valued.