Senior Research Associate

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Deep Genomics is at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence and complex biology to transform drug discovery. Our proprietary machine learning platform decodes the complexity of RNA biology to identify novel drug targets, mechanisms and therapeutics inaccessible through traditional methods. With expertise spanning machine learning, bioinformatics, data science, genetics, chemistry and drug development, our multidisciplinary team in Toronto and Cambridge, MA is revolutionizing how medicines are created.

About the Role

The Senior Research Associate will join our Platform Biology team and will be a key player in driving our cutting-edge AI RNA therapeutics discovery platform. In this role, you will be responsible for helping lead screening efforts of novel RNA therapeutics across a range of cellular systems, aided by liquid handlers to enable high-throughput discovery. You will also support target validation, therapeutic lead optimization and drug profiling through the implementation and execution of novel molecular and cellular assays to advance our internal therapeutics portfolio. The ideal candidate will have strong cell biology and high-throughput screening experience in an industrial setting. Relevant knowledge of RNA modalities such as ADAR, ASO, mRNA and / or siRNAs is also highly beneficial. The successful candidate should demonstrate initiative and be able to thrive in a dynamic work environment with cross-functional teams working together to achieve company goals.

This position is onsite at our Cambridge, MA site.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute screening assays to enable drug discovery, aided by high-throughput liquid handlers.
• Culture, maintain and transfect a variety of mammalian cell lines, such as immortalized cell lines and primary cells.
• Support the development of novel molecular, cellular and functional assays for our internal therapeutic pipeline.
• Perform standard molecular biology techniques (e.g. PCR, qPCR, ELISA, Western blot, etc.).
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team in a dynamic, matrixed environment to achieve shared company deadlines.
• Clearly document experiments, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and data in an electronic lab notebook (ELN).
• Communicate and present experimental design and findings with colleagues and project teams

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

What we offer

Deep Genomics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Deep Genomics thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.