Associate Scientist/Scientist I, Cell Analytical Product Sciences

Dispatch Bio • Philadelphia, PA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Scientist/Scientist I in Cellular Analytics and Product Sciences will support the development, execution, and continuous improvement of cell-based analytical methods that enable product understanding and characterization of cell and gene therapy products throughout clinical stages of development. Reporting into the Scientist III, Cell Analytical Product Sciences, this laboratory-based role will contribute to routine analytical testing while partnering with Scientists on analytical method development, validation, troubleshooting, and technology advancement initiatives. The successful candidate will demonstrate and develop technical expertise in mammalian cell culture, cell cloning, functional assays, and cell-based analytical techniques while progressively assuming greater scientific ownership through experimental execution, data interpretation, and collaborative problem solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant laboratory experience or Master’s degree in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related life science discipline and a minimum of 6 months of hands-on laboratory experience in academia/industry
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, including aseptic technique and routine maintenance of adherent and suspension cell lines
• Experience executing cell-based assays in a research or biopharmaceutical laboratory setting
• Working knowledge of viral vector biology, virology, immunology and/or cell and gene therapy products, with ability to apply concepts to experimental interpretations
• Working knowledge of flow cytometry, including sample preparation, staining, and basic data analysis
• Strong laboratory organization, documentation and attention to detail with the ability to generate reproducible experimental data
• Ability to analyze experimental results, troubleshoot routine technical issues, and communicate findings effectively
• Documented ability to manage multiple experiments while maintaining high-quality scientific standards
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a willingness to learn new analytical techniques
• Experience using data analysis software such as GraphPad Prism, JMP, or similar

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CRO, or translational research environments
• Experience with immune cell or tumor cell co-culture assays
• Familiarity with assay development, optimization, qualification, or validation.
• Experience troubleshooting and optimizing cell-based assays, including identification of assay variability and failure modes
• Experience with quantitative image analysis and/or automated microscopy workflows
• Experience with automated/semi-automated liquid handling and high-throughput assay workflows
• Familiarity with ELN systems and GMP/GLP documentation practices

Responsibilities

• Execute cell-based analytical methods, including assays designed to assess biological activity and cellular responses in support of product characterization testing.
• Maintain mammalian cell cultures and prepare biological materials for analytical studies.
• Develop and characterize cellular clones and cell-based model systems to support functional testing.
• Perform studies and testing to support characterization of viral vectors and viral-based products.
• Perform and document experiments using established laboratory procedures.
• Analyze experimental results, communicate findings, and assist with troubleshooting.
• Support assay development, validation, optimization, and technology transfer initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional scientists to improve analytical capabilities and enhance product understanding.
• Maintain laboratory organization, equipment, and reagent inventories to support efficient laboratory operations.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package with meaningful ownership through equity
• Excellent coverage for medical, vision, and dental
• 401(k) with generous contribution
• Life insurance
• Flexible PTO policy
• Additional substantial benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level