Associate or Snr Associate Scientist

About the Role

Minaris is a global leader in cell and gene therapy development, manufacturing, and testing. This role supports viral vector process development activities, including process optimization, scale-up, technology transfer to manufacturing, and on-the-floor production support. The position integrates downstream process development with analytical evaluation to ensure robust, scalable, and high-quality viral vector manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and independently execute experiments with supervision to improve recovery, consistency, and robustness.
• Support development and troubleshooting of analytical methods.
• Coordinate and interpret analytical testing to generate reports and present in client meetings.
• Support technology transfer activities to manufacturing and provide floor support during GMP runs.
• Maintain accurate and organized experimental records.
• Exhibit professional behavior reflecting positively on the company.
• Embody Minaris Advanced Therapies values and align daily actions with department and company culture.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with downstream processing operations, including chromatography, clarification, tangential flow filtration (TFF), viral filtration, and fill/finish activities.
• Strong attention to details with a demonstrated eagerness to learn and apply new techniques and technologies.
• Motivated to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and rapidly growing environment while effectively managing multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, innovation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong organizational, planning, and documentation capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Education & Experience

• Master or Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, or other science-related major.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors’ degree.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience with a Masters’ degree.
• Experience working in GLP and/or GMP environments, particularly with viral vector process development, is highly desirable.

Working Environment

• Employees will work with a moderate noise level.
• Employees will perform tasks while experiencing numerous interruptions.
• May travel by car and airplane to work at different locations and may occasionally be required to travel overnight.
• The work environment is fast-paced.
• Off-shift, weekend, and overtime duties may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Constantly work in a laboratory environment in proximity to biological materials, chemicals, and technical equipment.
• Constantly wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Constantly distinguish colors accurately.
• Constantly sit and reach while operating computers and other standard office equipment.
• Constantly stand for extended periods, up to four hours at a time.
• Constantly perform tasks involving repetitive motions, including hand and wrist movements.
• Frequently lift and/or move materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Constantly use close and distance vision, depth perception, and hand–eye coordination to perform detailed analytical work.
• Frequently communicate verbally and in writing with colleagues and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to work safely in a laboratory setting with potential biological, chemical, ergonomic, and physical hazards while adhering to all safety policies and procedures.

Special Working Conditions

• May be required to work overtime.