Kelonia Therapeutics · 20 hours ago
Associate Scientist II, Analytical Development
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expKelonia Therapeutics is a pioneering company in viral engineering dedicated to advancing in vivo lentiviral gene and cell therapy. They are seeking an Associate Scientist II in the Analytical Development group to design assays, review protocols, and develop analytical methods for gene therapy products, playing a crucial role in the company's mission to transform patient lives.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Design and execute assays for characterization and in-process testing and collaborate with senior AD personnel to interpret results
Review and execute qualification and validation protocols of analytical methods
Prepare and present data and interpretations to cross-functional stakeholders
Author and maintain analytical procedures and ensure cross-functional training and implementation
Develop and qualify analytical methods to release and characterize Kelonia’s injectable gene therapy products
Serve as subject matter expert in collaborative development and tech transfer of analytical methods between internal stakeholders and external AD and QC organizations
Qualification
Required
M.S. in biochemical engineering, biology, biochemistry, or related field with 0+ years of industry experience, or B.S. with 2+ years of experience
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Experience writing and revising SOPs and writing and executing protocols and reports for non-GMP activities in support of regulatory filings and/or process changes
Experience with cellular assays (examples: MSD/Luminex/ELISA, multicolor flow cytometry) and/or molecular assays (examples: qPCR/PCR/ddPCR)
Excellent organizational and documentation skills
Must work collaboratively, meet deadlines, and balance multiple workstreams according to group/company priorities
Preferred
Experience with assay qualification and validation is a plus
Experience with viral vector titer methods is a plus
Experience with liquid handlers and automation is preferred
Benefits
Flexible Time Off
Flexible scheduling that aligns with your needs and our objectives
A competitive benefits package (health, commuter, and more)
Great on-site perks that include free parking
A state-of-the-art gym
A food hall
Company
Kelonia Therapeutics
Kelonia Therapeutics is developing a new wave of genetic medicines using its next-generation vivo gene delivery platform.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$50MKey Investors
Alta Partners,Horizons Ventures,Venrock
2022-04-28Series A· $50M
2020-01-01Seed
Leadership Team
Kevin Friedman
Chief Executive Officer
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