Kriya Therapeutics

Develops gene therapies; licenses collaborations

Scientist 1 - Analytical Development

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeMorrisville, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A relevant degree and working experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO laboratory setting, meeting one of the following: a Bachelor's degree with 6 or more years of work experience; a Master's degree with 2 or more years of work experience; or a PhD degree or equivalent with 0 or more years of work experience.
State-of-the-industry analytical knowledge.
Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Flexible work hours and willingness to work outside normal schedule hours as necessary.
Ability to work in a laboratory setting, including extended periods standing, sitting, and using laboratory equipment; some lifting may be required.
Ability to follow proper handling and disposal procedures when working with chemicals or biological materials.

Responsibilities

Independently design, execute, and interpret studies to develop and optimize analytical methods for AAV products.
Seek out and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decision-making.
Author and review electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) entries and documents supporting analytical development activities as needed.
Routinely execute test methods supporting process development and development vector characterization.
Support Quality Control with analytical test method qualification and identify needs for release testing.
Collaborate with other scientists and routinely present data.
Perform other job-related duties as necessary.

Desired Qualifications

At least 2 years of experience developing and executing molecular assays, such as ddPCR and next-generation sequencing (NGS), for AAV gene therapies and/or protein therapeutics.

Kriya is a biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to develop life-changing gene therapies for diseases affecting millions of patients around the world.

We leverage our proprietary computational engine, in-house manufacturing infrastructure, and integrated design platform to engineer technologies and therapeutics with the potential to transform the treatment of a broad universe of diseases of high unmet need, with a focus on metabolic disorders, neurology, and ophthalmology.

We are proud to have been named Triangle Business Journal’s Life Sciences 2024 “Best Private Company to Work For,” recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Startup Employers of 2024,” and honored as one of BioSpace’s “2025 Best Places to Work.”

The Scientist I, Analytical Development is responsible for independent method development, sample testing, and method qualification support for analytical methods for gene therapy products.

Key Responsibilities

Independently design, execute, and interpret studies for development and optimization of analytical methods for AAV products.
Seek out and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decision-making.
Author and review ELN entries and documents in support of analytical development activities, as needed.
Routinely execute test methods in support of process development and development vector characterization.
Support Quality Control with qualification of analytical test methods and identify needs for release testing.
Collaborate with other scientists and routinely present data.
Perform other job-related duties, as necessary.

Experience & Skills

Degree in relevant discipline plus working experience in a pharmaceutical/ biotechnology or CRO laboratory setting:
- Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of work experience
- Master’s degree with 2+ years of work experience
- PhD degree or equivalent with 0+ years of work experience
2+ years of experience with developing and executing molecular assays (ddPCR, NGS, etc.) for AAV gene therapies and/or protein therapeutics strongly preferred
State of the industry analytical knowledge.
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Work Environment

Primarily a laboratory setting.
May involve standing, sitting, and using laboratory equipment for extended periods.
Some lifting of equipment or materials may be required.
Work may involve exposure to chemicals or biological materials; proper handling and disposal procedures must be followed.
Must have flexible work hours and be willing to work outside of normal schedule hours, as necessary.

About the Company

Kriya Therapeutics

Develops gene therapies; licenses collaborations

Kriya Therapeutics develops gene therapies for widespread diseases and monetizes these programs through licensing and collaboration agreements. Its gene therapies target genetic or biological drivers of conditions such as Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Retinopathy, and NASH, with a focus on ophthalmology. The company advances programs by partnering with biotech and pharma companies to secure upfront payments, milestones, and potential royalties. Its goal is to become a leading gene therapy biopharmaceutical company by delivering safe, effective treatments and generating revenue through collaborations and eventual product sales.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Series D
Total funding: $920.5M
Headquarters: Morrisville, NC
Founded: 2019

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