Scientist I - Lentiviral Vector Testing (Cell & Gene Therapy)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Scientist I – Lentiviral Vector Testing (Cell & Gene Therapy)

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Pay Rate: $30.00 – $36.52/hr
Duration: 12-month contract
Employer: ATR International (on behalf of our client, a biopharmaceutical company)

About the Role

ATR International is seeking an early-career Scientist to join our client's team supporting internal lentiviral vector programs. In this role, you'll perform release, characterization, and stability testing to support process development and discovery teams. This is a hands-on, bench-focused position for someone who wants to grow their skills in viral vector analytics while working closely with a collaborative, cross-functional team.

What You'll Do

• Perform release, characterization, and stability testing of lentiviral products, including Western Blot, ELISA/AlphaLISA, PCR-based methods, flow cytometry, particle analysis, and cell-based viral titration
• Communicate scientific data clearly through data presentations, protocols, test methods, and development reports
• Contribute to the development of novel methods for quantitating lentiviral product strength, safety, purity, and identity

What You'll Bring

• BS degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience
• Biopharmaceutical industry experience preferred
• Experience characterizing viral vectors using cell-based, molecular (qPCR/ddPCR), and/or traditional biochemical methods
• Exposure to developing procedures for GLP and/or cGMP environments a plus
• Strong written and oral communication skills; able to design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments with limited oversight
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail; comfortable in a timeline-driven, fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

ATR International is committed to delivering next-generation recruiting that enables businesses and communities to thrive. By bringing passion for excellence, trust, and inclusion to every interaction, we build deep connections with our clients, contractors, internal staff, and local markets to drive long-term mutual success.

Founded in 1988 as a two-person, Hispanic-owned company, ATR is now a widely renowned technical staffing and consulting leader. Our firm has grown to serve a range of companies—from startups to Fortune 500 organizations—while putting more than 35,000 people to work, totaling over 14 million working hours. And we support a plethora of industries, from IT, engineering, and finance to healthcare, insurance, and retail.

Our passion for inclusion is at the heart of our success. Our woman-led, minority-owned firm welcomes fresh perspectives, and our efforts have earned us WBENC Certification—the most prestigious national recognition for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Today, ATR remains one of the most diverse firms in the staffing industry.

Reach out to learn how we can support your staffing or job search needs, no matter your background.

Company Description

ATR International is committed to delivering next-generation recruiting that enables businesses and communities to thrive. By bringing passion for excellence, trust, and inclusion to every interaction, we build deep connections with our clients, contractors, internal staff, and local markets to drive long-term mutual success.\n\nFounded in 1988 as a two-person, Hispanic-owned company, ATR is now a widely renowned technical staffing and consulting leader. Our firm has grown to serve a range of companies—from startups to Fortune 500 organizations—while putting more than 35,000 people to work, totaling over 14 million working hours. And we support a plethora of industries, from IT, engineering, and finance to healthcare, insurance, and retail.\n\nOur passion for inclusion is at the heart of our success. Our woman-led, minority-owned firm welcomes fresh perspectives, and our efforts have earned us WBENC Certification—the most prestigious national recognition for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Today, ATR remains one of the most diverse firms in the staffing industry.\n\nReach out to learn how we can support your staffing or job search needs, no matter your background.