Senior Scientist I R&D

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Aldevron, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life.

At Aldevron, we deliver world-class CDMO services that accelerate the development of groundbreaking therapies. Our mission is to be the engine of innovation for genomic medicine pioneers. As a member of our team, you'll help bring life-changing innovations to life-impacting millions around the world. We bring together deep scientific expertise, an unwavering commitment to quality, and a collaborative spirit to drive progress. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, we value the unique perspective you bring. Join us and become part of a mission-driven team advancing science and unlocking human potential-one discovery at a time.

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This position is part of Research and Development team located in Waltham , MA and will be full-time onsite. At Aldevron , we combine best-in-class products and service with the ideal operating environment to lay the groundwork for vital new discoveries worldwide. You will be a part of a cross-functional R&D team focused on Gene Editing and report to the Director of R&D .

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments focused on Nanoplasmind TM technologies, including its use in gene editing and other new platform development.

• Strong technical knowledge of gene synthesis and cloning. In-depth understanding of molecular biology techniques, including PCR /qPCR , Gibson assembly and Golden Gate assembly . Culture and transgene expression in variety of human primary cell types. Engineer bacterial strains for novel platform development.

• Utilize advanced techniques to independently generate and interpret experimental data, draw conclusions and open new areas of growth.

• Work closely with scientists, engineers, and product managers to achieve project goals and deliver results on tight timelines.

• Get involved in a variety of novel technologies for your rapid career growth . Mentor junior scientists and contribute to their professional development.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• PhD in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or related discipline with 3+ years of experience. Or MS degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or related discipline with 5+ years of experience. Or BS degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or related discipline with 8+ years of experience.

• High p roficiency in molecular biology techniques, including PCR, cloning, and protein expression. Familiarity with methods such as HPLC, AKTA and ELISA. Demonstrable experience with bacterial systems and strain engineering

• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to analyze complex data sets. Experience with statistical software and data visualization tools. Go-getter and willingness to learn and master new techniques in a fast-paced environment. Conceptualize invented technologies in terms of introducing as products to the genomics medicine market

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in some combination of :

• Viral/ non-viral delivery methods and flow cytometry analysis

• Ultracentrifugation -based techniques in purification/analysis of gene editing components

• Automated liquid handlers , Next- Gen sequencing , protein engineering

Aldevron, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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