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Contract Research Associate – Virology

Contract Research Associate – Virology

Candel TherapeuticsNeedham, MA, US
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Contract Research Associate – Virology (contract 3-4 months)   Why Work for Us?

At Candel, our people drive our success.

We value diversity, collaboration, and bold thinking in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

We are a high performing team, showing up for each other and stay focused on making a difference for patients and families.

Our leadership is transparent and empowering, and our culture is built on trust, flexibility, and accountability, encouraging ownership and innovation every day.

Our Science :

  • Advancing Cancer Immunotherapies Candel is a clinical-stage biopharma company developing off-the-shelf, multimodal immunotherapies that stimulate personalized, systemic anti-tumor responses.
  • Our platforms use genetically modified adenovirus and HSV constructs.
  • With positive Phase 3 results for our lead candidate, it’s an exciting time to join us and help bring transformative cancer treatments to patients.

Learn more :

  • www.candeltx.com Position Summary : We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Research Associate with a strong foundation in virology to support the development of next-generation HSV-1 viral immunotherapy candidates.
  • This individual will contribute to the enLIGHTEN™ Discovery Platform through hands-on experimental work, including viral vector testing, mammalian cell culture, and virology-specific assays.
  • The ideal candidate will bring a passion for innovation and a desire to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional research environment.

    • Key Responsibilities :

  • Support the design, production, and testing of novel HSV-based viral vectors.
  • Conduct classical virology techniques such as virus production, purification (e.g., ultracentrifugation), and titering.
  • Execute virology-specific assays including plaque assays, TCID50, viral titration, and viral genome quantification using qPCR.
  • Contribute to viral vector engineering and optimization of workflows.
  • Maintain mammalian cell culture operations, including cryopreservation, routine culture, and cell banking.
  • Perform in vitro to evaluate viral vector transduction and biological activity.
  • Document experiments in electronic laboratory notebooks, analyze data, and prepare reports for internal review.
  • Contribute to a scientific culture that values creativity, rigor, and innovation.

    • Qualifications :

  • Education : MS in Virology, Biotechnology, or related field with 1–3 years of industry experience, or BS with 3–5 years of relevant experience.

    • Experience and Skills :

  • Hands-on experience with virus production, purification, and quantification techniques (e.g., plaque assays, TCID50, qPCR) required.
  • Solid foundation in mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique.
  • Familiarity with viral vector design and characterization, particularly HSV-based systems.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, GraphPad Prism, and SnapGene (preferred).   Work Environment :

  • This is a lab-based position in Needham, Massachusetts.   Powered by JazzHR
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