Vikor Scientific Jobs in Usa

• 
  
• Independently performs and verify a multitude of laboratory techniques for which they are trained on while adjusting to unforeseen technical or logistical obstacles to accomplish assignments.
  
• Understands multiple laboratory techniques and principles and can independently trouble-shoot and resolve analytical techniques and instrument issues.
  
• Takes initiative to be a key player in team activities and decision making including proactive identification, development, and implementation of improvement plans.
  
• Budgets their time independently and effectively to carry out assigned tasks and makes recommendations for improvement.
  
• Recognizes obstacles to completion of assigned testing and can independently resolve them. Consistently achieves commitments despite obstacles.
  
• Takes ownership of special projects as needed to support overall laboratory needs and requirements.
  
• Communicates proactively with supervisor and team members on frequent basis to ensure timely product release.
  
• Interfaces with regulatory agencies during audit activities as needed.
  

• 
  
• Bachelor's Degree in the sciences with 0-4 years of laboratory experience
  
• Associate degree with at least 3 years of laboratory experience
  
• Flexibility in shift and workdays highly desirable
  
• Ability to work with general supervision but effectively manages their own time to multi-task based upon their completed training matrix.
  
• Good interpersonal, documentation, and communication skills.
  
• Desired technical competencies (not all required): LC, LCMS, GC, GCMS, ICP, Empower, Karl Fischer, dissolution, IR, titrations, and common wet chemical testing
  

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About the School of Computational Science and Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Tech is organized into six Colleges. The School of Computational Science and Engineering resides in the College of Computing along with the School of Computer Science, the School of Interactive Computing, the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy, and the School of Computing Instruction. Joint appointments with other Schools in the College of Computing as well as Schools in other Colleges are possible.

Atlanta, GA

The School of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) () at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA, U.S.A. invites applications for multiple openings for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure-track); openings for Associate Professor and Professor (tenured or tenure-track) are also available. All positions are full-time and are located in Atlanta, GA, U.S.A. The School of CSE focuses on foundational research of an interdisciplinary nature that enables advances in science, engineering, medical, and social domains. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students.

Duties of these positions include developing and sustaining a research program in one or more of our core areas (research) high-performance computing, data science and visual analytics, scientific computing and simulation, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and computational bioscience and biomedicine. Duties also include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses (classroom teaching), as well as providing service to the School, College and the Institute.

An earned PhD degree is required by the start date of the job, in a discipline relevant to the field of Computational Science and Engineering, including a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or Science.

Applicants are expected to engage in substantive research with collaborators in other disciplines. For example, current faculty have domain expertise and/or collaborations in computational chemistry; earth sciences; biomedical and health sciences; urban systems and smart cities; social good and sustainable development; materials and manufacturing; and others.

Applicants are also expected to meet student success criteria, such as the ability to promote a welcoming educational/work environment.

Applications must be submitted online as .PDF files through the University System of Georgia CAREERS website. Do not upload reference letters at the University System of Georgia CAREERS website. Instead, create an application (with all application materials) at Academic Jobs Online ajo/jobs/29037 and have your letter writers submit your reference letters at AJO. We apologize for the inconvenience of uploading your documents to two sites.

For full consideration, applications are due by December 1, 2024.

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• A sample publication (the most significant contribution)
• Names of 2-3 Georgia Tech CSE faculty members closest to your research (see people/faculty for current faculty)
• Three or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers at this AJO site)

Further Info:

Questions can be sent to Georgia Tech CSE Faculty Recruiting

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia ( ).

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. employment/pre-employment-screening.

• 
  
• You will join a team of seven scientists responsible for producing pilot-scale biological products that support biologics programs, trouble shooting and improving processes. The team implements new technologies to enhance operational capability, capacity, and efficiency across the site.
  

• 
  
• Technical & Operational
  
• Plan and execute downstream purification and scale-up activities including filtration, chromatography, and buffer preparation.
  
• Support upstream operations as needed to ensure seamless end-to-end process execution.
  
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret process and performance data; prepare clear summaries of findings as appropriate.
  
• Maintain laboratory readiness, including equipment maintenance, analytical instrument upkeep, consumable inventory management, and general lab support.
  
• Communication & Collaboration
  
• Present data, results, and conclusions in group meetings and cross functional discussions.
  
• Communicate technical information clearly and effectively to colleagues at varying levels.
  
• Work with a team-oriented, collaborative, and solutions-focused mindset.
  
• Maintain a strong safety focus in all laboratories and pilot operations.
  

• 
  
• Hands-on experience with downstream purification operations, including centrifugation, chromatography, TFF, and depth filtration.
  
• Proficiency with AKTA systems and UNICORN programming.
  
• Practical experience in chromatography column operations, including resin packing and unpacking at various scales (e.g. 4.4 to 30 cm internal diameter columns).
  
• Strong verbal communication, technical writing, and documentation skills.
  
• Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams and in a dynamic environment.
  
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable with scientific problem solving.---
  

• 
  
• Experience in pilot plant operations for biologics in a single-use facility.
  
• Familiarity with Process Development and/or current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), technology transfer, plant operations, and bioprocess scaleup principles.
  

• 
  
• AA/AS degree with 2+ years of relevant industry experience (purification techniques), or
  
• BS/BE in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or related discipline with 1+ year of relevant experience.
  

• 
  
• Initial Zoom screening, followed by 1:1 interview with the hiring manager and 1-2 team members.
  

• 
  
• Onsite
  

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the Georgia Institute of Technology

The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the largest producers of electrical engineers and computer engineers in the United States. Almost 2,600 students are enrolled in the School's graduate and undergraduate programs, and in the last academic year, 801 degrees were awarded. All ECE undergraduate and graduate programs are in the top five of the most recent college rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

In addition to the main campus in Atlanta, Georgia, ECE also has permanent operations at Georgia Tech-Lorraine in France and Georgia Tech-Shenzhen in China. Graduate students who spend at least one semester each at three Georgia Tech locations (Atlanta, Lorraine, and Shenzhen on three continents (North America, Europe, and Asia) can earn the Georgia Tech Global Engineering Immersion Program (GEIP) Certificate when they receive the Georgia Tech M.S. degree.

Over 110 ECE faculty members are involved in 11 areas of research and education: bioengineering, computer systems and software, digital signal processing, electrical energy, electromagnetics, electronic design and applications, nanotechnology, optics and photonics, systems and controls, telecommunications, and VLSI systems and digital design: and the School is either home to or a key player in almost 20 research centers and consortia.

ECE is key to Georgia Tech's growing reputation as an internationally recognized educational and research and development university. ECE is firmly committed to sustaining excellence in traditional areas of strength and venturing into burgeoning areas of opportunity.

Atlanta, GA

The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking to hire Research Scientist.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Conceive, plan, and conduct individual research in broad areas relevant to the mission of the laboratory (imaging, therapy and contrast/therapeutic agents.
• Serve as the technical lead for the laboratory in your area of expertise.
• Plan and direct a number of collaborative research projects including coordination of research activities between groups and disciplines.
• Develop new instruments, materials, processes, scientific methods, approaches and algorithms.
• Responsible for directing others; plans, organizes, and supervises the work of laboratory scientists, engineers, and technicians. Evaluate progress and results obtained, recommend major changes to achieve overall objectives.
• Participate in strategic planning; key role in identifying and acquiring research funding.
• Review schedules, cost and documentation to ensure success of projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree

• Experience in optics, ultrasound, imaging and instrumentation.
• Training in optics/photonics and acoustics.
• Practical experience in area of laser-tissue interaction, ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging.
• Proficiency with modern laboratory equipment such as solid-state and gas lasers, ultrasound transducers and arrays, computer acquisition systems, motion control systems, etc.
• Experience in mechanical design automation applications such as SolidWorks.
• Experience in optical design automation applications such as Zemax.

For additional information about this job opening, please contact :

• Linda Dillon, at
• Lucretia Allen, at
• Shalonda Williams,

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia ( ).

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. employment/pre-employment-screening.

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking Bioanufacturing Associates for multiple direct hire opportunities with one of our clients, a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures novel synthetic DNA tools at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Wilsonville, OR. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Pay rate: $21/hour + shift differential + overtime

Schedule:

• 2A: Alt Saturday, Sunday - Tuesday (7:00 pm-7:30 am)
• 2B: Wednesday - Friday, Alt Saturday (7:00 pm-7:30 am)

Workplace: Onsite in Wilsonville, OR

Overview

We are looking for motivated Bioanufacturing Associates for one of our clients, a biotechnology company that developed a disruptive synthetic biology technology. The incumbent will perform basic molecular biology workflows in a highly automated, high-throughput manner and will be responsible for the manufacture of a variety of custom oligonucleotide products. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, be very neat and organized, have the ability to follow established SOPs, and complete manufacturing batch records to contribute to the daily production schedule. The ideal candidate will be driven and will do what it takes to keep manufacturing on track in a fast-paced start-up environment. The Manufacturing Associate will be responsible for the production of custom gene-based products and/or various intermediates according to established SOPs and complete manufacturing batch records to contribute to the daily production schedule. They will uphold standards as defined by the manufacturing process, work on continuous improvement and have good time management resulting in efficiency, and work in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture high-quality custom oligo-containing products in a high-throughput manufacturing lab according to established SOPs.
• Operation of robotic laboratory equipment and traditional lab equipment (bioanalyzers, centrifuges, sealers, thermocyclers, spectrometers, HPLCs, Next-Generation Sequencing, etc.)
• Daily use of traditional molecular biology processes and techniques, especially PCR, DNA quantitation and handling, and DNA purification
• Maintaining thorough, accurate, and detailed documentation of all work produced in batch records, databases, or other acceptable formats, including problems and deviations
• Updating and writing work instructions and documentation
• Ability to work independently and in a safe manner
• Attention to detail for process consistency
• Documentation, troubleshooting, and addressing process deviations
• Packaging products
• Ability to work in an ISO, GMP, LEAN manufacturing environment and follow the lean manufacturing concepts
• Daily completion of assigned tasks to keep manufacturing on track

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Associate's degree in biology, chemistry,or biochemistry: degree preferred, but will consider candidates with relevant laboratory experience
• Familiarity or prior experience in a manufacturing environment
• Good written and verbal skills
• Attention to details
• Good computer skills and comfort in using computers for all aspects of manufacturing, experience with Excel and Word, Jira/Confluence, and web-based or similar programs

Executive Director, Clinical Development (MD)

On-site in San Diego

Must have an MD

Overview

The organization is seeking a senior physician leader with extensive experience in obesity and cardiometabolic drug development to establish and lead clinical strategy across its therapeutic pipeline. This role will provide medical and strategic direction for programs spanning early clinical research through late-stage development, with particular focus on obesity and related metabolic disorders.

The Executive Director will guide the advancement of novel therapeutics by integrating clinical science, regulatory strategy, and operational execution. The successful candidate will have a proven record of leading complex clinical programs, influencing cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality clinical data in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Strategy & Portfolio Leadership

• Define and oversee clinical development strategy for obesity and metabolic disease programs across all phases of development.
• Provide senior medical leadership for study design, conduct, and interpretation, including endpoints, patient populations, safety oversight, and benefit–risk evaluation.
• Serve as the company’s internal medical authority for metabolic disease programs and advise executive leadership, project teams, and external partners.
• Contribute to portfolio prioritization, development sequencing, and long-term clinical planning aligned with corporate objectives.

Clinical Program Oversight

• Provide accountability for execution and quality of assigned clinical programs.
• Oversee development of clinical protocols, amendments, and integrated development plans.
• Ensure study deliverables are completed within timelines, budget, and quality expectations.
• Direct medical governance activities and ensure appropriate patient safety oversight across trials.

Regulatory & Safety

• Serve as the senior medical representative in interactions with regulatory agencies for assigned programs.
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, CMC, and Program Management to align development and submission strategies.
• Lead medical contributions to key regulatory documents including INDs, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, and regulatory briefing materials.
• Participate in regulatory meetings and health authority interactions (e.g., FDA, EMA).
• Maintain compliance with GCP, ICH guidelines, and applicable regulations.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead collaboration across clinical operations, pharmacovigilance, translational sciences, biostatistics, and commercial teams.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to clinical staff and contribute to building organizational capabilities in clinical development.

External Engagement

• Build relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and advisors in obesity and metabolic disease.
• Represent the organization at scientific conferences, advisory boards, and investigator meetings.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD) required
• 10+ years of clinical development experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Demonstrated experience leading clinical studies in obesity or metabolic disease
• Significant leadership experience, including oversight of teams or programs
• Track record of directing clinical programs across multiple development stages
• Strong understanding of drug development strategy, clinical operations, and planning
• Expertise in clinical data analysis and interpretation
• Familiarity with SOPs, GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to travel approximately 25%

Preferred

• Experience supporting regulatory submissions and agency interactions (IND, NDA/BLA)
• Board certification in Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, or related specialty
• Experience within a clinical research or biotech operational environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation of complex data to varied audiences

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and program prioritization
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and leadership
• Effective decision-making and problem solving
• Organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a dynamic environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time position
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Equity participation and performance bonus eligibility
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending programs
• Life insurance and employee assistance programs
• Paid time off and holidays

Bioinformatics Scientist – Antibody Discovery

A growing global veterinary pharmaceuticals organisation is looking for a Bioinformatics Scientist to support antibody discovery programmes for companion animals (dogs, cats, horses).

Working closely with senior R&D leadership, this role will focus on applying bioinformatics, sequencing data analysis and protein modelling to identify and optimize therapeutic antibody targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse genomic, DNA-seq and RNA-seq datasets to support antibody discovery
• Apply bioinformatics and modelling approaches to evaluate and optimize antibody candidates
• Contribute to protein modelling and in-silico antibody engineering (e.g. liability remediation, biophysical optimization)
• Curate and integrate genomic datasets for companion animal species
• Collaborate closely with discovery biology and R&D teams

Key Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working with therapeutic antibodies (essential)
• Experience analyzing next generation sequencing datasets (DNA / RNA-seq)
• Background in bioinformatics, computational biology or structural biology
• Familiarity with protein modelling / antibody engineering tools (e.g. MOLE, Rosetta or similar)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with scientific teams

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge biologics discovery in animal health, helping develop next-generation therapies for companion animals.

If interested, please reach out for a confidential discussion.

Research Scientist – Pulp & Paper Enzymes

Location: Raleigh, NC

Type: Full-time | On-site

We are seeking a Research Scientist to help lead experimental and applied research supporting enzyme applications in the pulp and paper industry. This role will focus on designing and executing lab experiments, supporting customer projects, and helping advance new enzyme-based solutions for mill operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory experiments to support technical projects and customer needs

• Provide benchtop proof-of-concept work and technical support for field applications

• Oversee project timelines and guide Research Associates to ensure accurate completion of experiments

• Write technical reports summarizing results for both technical and non-technical audiences

• Develop and refine experimental methods and laboratory procedures

• Train team members on laboratory techniques and safety protocols

• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration schedules, and SOP documentation

• Document experimental results in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN)

• Manage laboratory inventory and supplies

• Collaborate with industry partners, mill R&D teams, and research organizations

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in a relevant field (Pulp & Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, etc.)

• Proven ability to manage and execute scientific research projects

• At least 1+ year of laboratory experience (lab management experience preferred)

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and independent working skills

• Experience in the pulp & paper industry or enzyme applications is a plus

• Mechanical aptitude or experience troubleshooting laboratory equipment is a plus

• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and perform physical lab tasks

• Willingness to travel occasionally to mill sites (

Job Title: Scientist II, Immunology

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Reports To: Associate Director, Immunology

Type: Full-Time

Company Overview:

Based in Philadelphia, Aro Biotherapeutics is a clinical stage biotechnology company dedicated to advancing transformative therapies in Inflammation and Immunological Disorders (I&I). Leveraging cutting-edge RNA technologies including siRNA, we are building a pipeline of innovative treatments designed to address unmet patient needs in I&I, while advancing products in other therapeutic areas in collaboration with partners.

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of this role will be to design and execute experiments to support Immunology discovery strategy and progression of our candidate drugs into the clinic. The candidate will execute experiments, analyze and record data, and communicate findings to peer scientists.

Key Responsibilities:

• To learn standardized experimental protocols, Aro technology, and Aro strategy
• Design and execute experiments for in vitro and ex vivo studies (Please note this is a 100% bench role)
• Analyze data and record data in electronic notebook in a timely manner
• Attend regular meetings to communicate and present experimental plans and data to direct team and multiple cross-functional scientific teams.
• Conduct cellular transfections, RT-qPCR, ELISAS, and cell-based assays
• Maintain cell lines and inventory
• Provide technical support for experiments lead by other members of the team. Experiments include in vitro human and mouse immunological assays

Qualifications:

• Living within commuting distance to center city, Philadelphia
• Non-PhD, with a Master’s Degree in a biological science
• Previous work experience in pharma industry/biotech, preferred
• Experience in a laboratory setting conducting mammalian cell culture with cell lines and primary cells
• Previous experience working with immune cells preferred
• Experience with molecular biology techniques, including RNA extraction, RT-qPCR, ELISA required
• Experience with Flow Cytometry is a plus
• Knowledge of Graph-Pad prism is a plus
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working with highly technical projects and personnel
• Highly adaptable and responsive to delivering on fast-paced projects
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic

Equal Opportunity Employer Disclaimer:

Aro Biotherapeutics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Employment at Will Disclaimer:

Nothing in this job description is intended to create an employment contract. Employment with Aro Biotherapeutics is at-will and may be terminated by either the employee or the company at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Job Title: Intellectual Property Attorney - Associate General Counsel and Patent Counsel

Location: Hybrid -Rockville, Maryland, United States

Salary: $150,000-$325,000

Skills: Patent Law, Trademark Law, Molecular Biology or Computer Science, Licensing, Agreements

About the Biotechnology Company / The Opportunity:

We are a growing life sciences company that is expanding its Intellectual Property (IP) team and hiring for multiple IP-focused roles, including a patent counsel, an IP-focused associate general counsel, and an IP transactional associate general counsel. In these roles, you will work closely with inventors, internal teams, and external counsel to protect the company’s intellectual property and support innovation. This is a unique opportunity to support cutting-edge research and help protect the company’s valuable innovations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel on intellectual property matters including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and IP licensing.
• Manage patent portfolios, including drafting, filing, prosecuting, and maintaining domestic and international patent applications.
• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, including licensing, collaboration, supply, and material transfer agreements, with a focus on IP terms.
• Advise on IP strategy, risk mitigation, and enforcement, including potential litigation support.
• Collaborate with inventors and internal teams to support R&D, product development, and commercialization.
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on IP protection, agreements, and best practices.

Must-Have Skills:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and a current license to practice before a state bar and admittance to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for Patent Counsel.
• 7-10+ years of combined legal experience at USPTO, law firm, or in-house legal team.
• Deep understanding of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law and strong ability to manage complex IP portfolios and matters independently.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD preferred) in molecular biology, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related field, with at least 3 years of research or product development experience.
• Technical or scientific background in molecular biology, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related fields.