$112K – $123KMidFull Time
Description
JOB TITLE: Scientist II, Process Sciences
LOCATION: Cambridge, MA
SALARY RANGE: $112,000 to $123,000
ABOUT THE POSITION
Aurion Biotech is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to restoring vision to millions of patients through innovative regenerative therapies. Our lead candidate is an allogeneic cell therapy designed to treat corneal edema secondary to corneal endothelial disease. Our cell therapy is PMDA approved, and commercialization started in Japan in 2024. In the US, the program has received both Breakthrough Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy designations from the FDA and it is advancing into Phase 3 clinical trials in 2025. Aurion operates as a separate entity with full support from Alcon.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a growing team of passionate professionals at the forefront of cell therapy and cornea care innovation. The role of Scientist II, Process Sciences deals with a range of scientific, technical, engineering and mathematical needs from the laboratory to the manufacturing floor. The Scientist II, Process Sciences may support all phases of projects from research and feasibility studies through implementation into commercial manufacturing processes.
The ideal candidate will be proficient with mammalian cell culture and have a solid understanding of cellular metabolism. This is a great opportunity for candidates who are curious, have a love for learning, and an ability to collaborate with diverse thought backgrounds while adapting quickly to new information. The Scientist II, Process Sciences should be someone who continuously drives to improve processes for optimized performance while working on multiple independent and group projects simultaneously.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
ABOUT AURION BIOTECH
With offices in Seattle, Boston, and Tokyo, Aurion Biotech is a clinical-stage biotech company, whose mission is to restore vision to millions of patients with life-changing regenerative therapies. The Company’s first candidate is for the treatment of corneal edema secondary to endothelial dysfunction, and one of the first clinically validated cell therapies for corneal care; it was recently granted regulatory approval from Japan’s PMDA. Aurion Biotech is the recipient of the prestigious Prix Galien award for best start-up in biotech. The Company is preparing for clinical trials in the U.S. We are growing rapidly and seek to hire highly motivated candidates from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, who share our values:
Aurion Biotech has a lot to accomplish in the next few years and this role is key to our success. Privately held, Aurion Biotech is backed by Alcon, the global leader in eye care. To learn more about Aurion Biotech, visit www.aurionbiotech.com
LIFE AT AURION BIOTECH
We want our people to wake up every morning excited and energized for work. We value employees, which is why we invest in making life at Aurion Biotech healthy, fun, and rewarding:
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
