Research Scientist 1

Functional Area: Research – Engineering

Department: Sociotechnical Systems Research Center

School Area: Engineering

Pay Range Minimum: $72,000

Pay Range Maximum: $92,000

Employment
Type: Full-Time

Employment Category: Exempt

Visa Sponsorship Available:
Yes

Schedule: M-F, Standard Hours

Pay Grade: No Grade

Posting Description

RESEARCH SCIENTIST 1, Center for Biomedical Innovation (CBI), part of the
Sociotechnical Systems Research Center (SSRC), will support an ARPA-H-funded program developing a novel platform for the continuous
manufacturing of extracellular vesicles (EVs); design and execute experimental workflows to develop next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based
approaches for rapid detection of AA genetic material in both process and product samples. Responsibilities include conducting validation
studies, such as spiking experiments, to assess sensitivity, specificity, and robustness, and integrating validated analytical tools into
continuous manufacturing processes. The role also involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams across bioprocessing, analytics, and
bioinformatics to support platform development. This role focuses on advancing methods for detecting adventitious agents (AAs), including
microbial and viral contaminants, within continuous EV manufacturing systems.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Ph.D. in biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, biological sciences, or a closely related field; a minimum of
two years of relevant research experience; demonstrated experience developing rapid, point-of-use analytical tools and applying
next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based bioinformatics approaches; strong background in molecular biology techniques, including PCR (qPCR,
ddPCR, dPCR), ELISA, and Western blotting; experience with standard techniques for mammalian cell culture, microbial cell culture, and virus
cultivation; ability to design and execute experimental workflows, analyze and interpret complex datasets, and contribute to method
development and validation; experience troubleshooting technical challenges, developing and executing detailed protocols, and maintaining
rigorous experimental documentation; ability to work both independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary team environments; and
strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. PREFERRED: Strong professional
communication and documentation skills, including experience with internal communications, external publications, scientific presentations,
and formal recordkeeping; experience using electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs); experience performing NGS using the Oxford Nanopore
Technologies long-read sequencing platform; and familiarity with bacterial, fungal, and viral biology.

4/8/2026