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Lonza

R&D Scientist

Houston, TX · On-site

R&D Scientist Location: This is an on-site position located in Pearland, TX The purpose of this ... process development and commercial development. * Capable of achieving deliverables on-time and ...

Lonza

R&D Scientist

Houston, TX · On-site

R&D Scientist Location: This is an on-site position located in Pearland, TX The purpose of this ... process development and commercial development. * Capable of achieving deliverables on-time and ...

Sino Biological US Inc.

R&D Senior Scientist

Houston, TX · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

... processes for the efficient production of antigens and antibodies. With its main manufacturing ... Mentor and supervise associates and junior scientists, ensuring rigorous documentation, data ...

LGM Pharma, LLC

FORMULATION SCIENTIST

Rosenberg, TX · On-site

$87K - $105K/yr

Design, execute, analyze, and document formulation and process development studies using scientific and risk-based approaches. * Apply Quality by Design (QbD) and Design of Experiments (DoE ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate process development scientist in Houston, TX is $34.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.63 and $39.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Associate Process Development Scientist vs Process Development Scientist?

AspectAssociate Process Development ScientistProcess Development Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Life Sciences or Chemical EngineeringBachelor's or Master's, often with more experience or specialization
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supporting process optimization in labs or manufacturingMore independent, leading process improvements and validations
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical, biotech, or biotech manufacturing companiesSame industries, with increased responsibilities

The Associate Process Development Scientist typically supports process development tasks under supervision, focusing on experimental execution. In contrast, the Process Development Scientist takes on more independent roles, leading projects and process improvements. Both roles are common in biotech and pharmaceutical industries, with the main difference being experience level and scope of responsibilities.

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R&D Scientist

Lonza

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Lonza rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 71 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

R&D Scientist
Location: This is an on-site position located in Pearland, TX
The purpose of this role is to drive innovation in the development of novel scalable viral vector production platforms for use in in vivo and ex vivo gene therapy applications. The successful candidate will support in identifying, developing and implementing viral vector production technologies, using resources internal and external to Lonza, in order to support in creating scalable robust solutions to viral production bottlenecks. This hands-on bioprocess scientist will design and execute experiments, develop metrics for evaluating results and technologies and procure equipment. The incumbent will be responsible for acquiring, analyzing, and communicating experimental data in cross-functional fashion.
What you will get:
A competitive compensation. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:
  • Performance-related bonus.
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) matching plan.
  • Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Employee assistance programs.
  • Paid time off (PTO).

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.
What you will do:
  • Plan, design and execute the experiments, including but not limited to cell culture, transfection, viral transduction/infection and analytical work associated with the project.
  • Collect and analyze the data, interpret the results and evaluate next steps in experimental design.
  • Effectively communicate the data and project progress regularly within R&D and across the key stakeholders/departments such as process development and commercial development.
  • Capable of achieving deliverables on-time and high-quality.
  • Maintains accurate and up to date records, including appropriate lab notebook recordings.
  • Actively work on improving viral vector designs for the platforms, to attract and anchor new clients together with cross-functional teams.
  • Actively propose and test new ideas, capture and protect intellectual property with patent applications in order to create long-term competitive technology advantages for Lonza CGT business.
  • Attend meetings and conferences to present R&D work and keep up with the latest technology in cell and gene therapy regarding the viral vector manufacturing and analytics.

What we are looking for:
  • Ph.D. degree in molecular virology/biology with 0-4 years' experience in industry, or relevant virus research experience in academia evidenced by peer-reviewed publications.
  • Skilled in plasmid vector design, cell line engineering, viral production, transfection, Western blot, qPCR/ddPCR, flow cytometry and cell-based assays.
  • Excellent communication skills in oral and written English.
  • The ability to thrive in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment is essential.
  • Independence and strong work ethic are a must.

About Lonza:
At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.

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