Senior Lab Technician, Viral Vector & Antibody Production

Addgene•Watertown, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Lab Technician, Viral Vector & Antibody Production, will directly support Addgene’s mission by producing viral particles and/or antibodies in order to help maintain and diversify Addgene’s viral vector inventory and expand our service. In this position, you will support the Viral Vector and Antibody Production Team by producing viral particles and antibodies for order fulfillment and perform viral vector and antibody-related quality control assays in order to meet the growing demands of the scientific community.

Requirements

BS/BA in Biological Sciences or other life science with 3+ years of experience
Proficiency with pipetting and using sterile technique
Excellent tissue culture skills
Experience with viral vector production and/or antibody production required
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently
Self-motivated, able to work independently
Ability to communicate complex information succinctly
Familiarity with general computer software, Google Workspace, and MS Office
Must be able to communicate effectively in English; strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required
Able to start between 7:30 - 8:30 am on certain days of the week

Responsibilities

Produce two or more designated formats of viral vectors or recombinant proteins (e.g., AAV, lentivirus, or antibodies) from expression plasmids using a dynamic production schedule.
Conduct quality control testing on produced materials to ensure they meet established specifications and standards.
Organize and track samples during production and storage.
Serve as the primary point of contact for two or more designated laboratory operations tasks (e.g., inventory management and restocking, solution preparation, coordination of QC assays, and other routine lab activities) while providing support across all other tasks as needed.
Strictly adhere to team processes and protocols and seek opportunities to enhance workflows.
Actively contribute to team discussions in biweekly meetings, providing updates, addressing challenges, and suggesting improvements.
Support mentoring and training of new teammates on established protocols and procedures.

Benefits

85% company-paid healthcare premiums including dental (extending to family members)
100% company-paid deductible
Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
22 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