Job Description

Job Location: BioNTech US, Inc. 25 West Watkins Mill Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

This position is eligible for BioNTech US’s Employee Referral Program.

Job Responsibilities:

Generate novel ideas, design experiments, conduct experiments; Develop multiple T cell engineering methods; Optimize multiple T cell engineering methods; Execute multiple T cell engineering methods; Develop and execute strategies to optimally shorten the manufacturing process to reduce the TAT; Serve as a subject matter expert and lead screening projects and work with cross-functional teams to bring novel manufacturing methods to clinic; Develop novel vector designs to maximize expression and ensure safety; Collaborate and engage with Process Development to develop T cell manufacturing processes and quality control measurements for T cell products; and Design and optimize strategies for developing kit-based cell therapy using in-vivo engineering of T cells.  Salary $106,000.00 to $143,000.00.  Benefits include but are not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance, Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7, Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance, Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance, Sitter stream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown. 401(K) Plan with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs, Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives, Professional Development Programs, Commuting, Allowance and subsidized parking, Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance …and more! More details to be shared.

Employer requires a master’s degree in biotechnology, biomedical engineering or related field and five (5) years of experience as a researcher driving pipeline development from the pre-clinical setting to the clinical setting. In addition, the employer requires the following:

1. Ability to design, optimize, and culture viral and non-viral T cell engineering protocols through at least two (2) years of work experience.
2. Ability to engage in knowledge and technology transfers for pipeline development across various functions including process development, analytical development, and quality control gained through at least three (3) years of work experience.    
3. Proficiency documenting results using LIMS and ELN gained through at least one (1) year of work experience.
4. Knowledge and ability to handle clinical manufacturing instruments gained through at least two (2) years of work experience.  
5. Proficiency conducting DoE studies to optimize process parameters gained through at three (3) years of work experience.
6. Experience in molecular biology techniques including PCR, qPCR, and qRT PCR gained through at least three (3) years of work experience.   
7. Expertise of FDA and related IND enabling activities and related non-clinical safety assays and techniques gained through at least one (1) year of work experience; and
8. Ability to design and optimize strategies for developing kit based cell therapy based on direct in-vivo engineering of T cells gained through at least one (1) year of work experience.

All years of experience may be gained concurrently. 

Qualified candidates can submit resumes to: by email BioNTech US HR Operations hr-operations@biontech.us  or mail to BioNTech US Inc., 40 Erie Street, Suite 110, Cambridge MA 02139 (attn: Project IC2025)

Your Benefits

BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
• Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7
• Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
• Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
• Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.
• 401(K) Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs
• Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives
• Professional Development Programs
• Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking
• Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance

…and more! More details to be shared.

Located in the BioHealth Capital Region near Washington DC and ranked among the top biopharma hubs in the country, Gaithersburg, Maryland offers a unique and diverse cluster across industry, government, and academia for top talent and scientific innovation. As a pivotal player within the life sciences community, Gaithersburg is distinguished by its robust infrastructure and strategic location near the nation’s capital. The city’s strategic significance is amplified by its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities that cater to the rigorous demands of the life sciences industry; Gaithersburg’s manufacturing sector is defined by advanced technologies and complies with the most stringent regulatory standards, ensuring the production of high-quality pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical devices. In the coming years, Gaithersburg will continue to be a vital contributor to the future of medical science and technology.

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