Research - Associate Scientist II

Title : Research Associate II

Location : Cambridge, MA

Duration : 6+ Months

Client is delivering on a bold vision to turn scientific possibility into reality, with a robust RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics platform. As the pioneer in RNAi and the leading RNAi therapeutics company, we have always been uncompromisingly dedicated to translating the breakthrough science into transformational medicines to help as many people as possible. Long focused on rare and genetic diseases, our scientific advances are now allowing us to bring the power of RNAi therapeutics to more prevalent diseases and as a result, we are beginning to recognize the full potential of this new class of medicines.

Client is committed to its journey to become a top 5 independent, global biopharma company. We are already admired and recognized for our dedication to patients, company culture that empowers people to do their best work, track record of scientific innovation, social responsibility, and commercial excellence.

Founded in 2002, and headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., Client has over 1,650 employees at work across the globe. We are seeking smart, passionate, "change the world" kind of people who are ready to say, "challenge accepted" to our mission. Thanks to the commitment of every employee globally, Client is proud to have been recognized as one of Fast Company's 2021 Best Workplaces for Innovators, a Science Magazine Top Employer three years in a row (2019-2021), a Boston Globe Top Places to Work seven years in a row (2015-2021), a Great Place to Work in Asia, Japan, Brazil, the U.K., Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Italy, France and Switzerland, Seramount's 100 Best Companies (formerly Working Mother 100 Best Companies) and Best Companies for Dads, Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index two years in a row (2021-2022), among others. At Client, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, culture, and workforce, and we support several Employee Resource Networks.

Overview

The Research Department at Client is seeking a motivated research associate to join our team to support the biology group in research including CNS and emerging tissues. We are seeking a highly organized individual that can work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced laboratory setting. This ideal candidate will be a strong team player, capable of coordinating tasks with various stakeholders to meet deadlines. This is a full-time, onsite role based in Cambridge MA location, with a requirement to be onsite five days per week.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and execution of studies to characterize molecules for RNAi therapeutic programs, including rodent disease models.
• Support animal tissue processing protocols through grinding, homogenization, RNA extraction, and more.
• Conduct assays such as qPCR, western blot, ELISA, that support in vivo studies.
• Analyze and report scientific data to manager.
• Diligently follow SOPs / protocols.
• Track samples in databases including but not limited to Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Smart Refrigeration systems, Smartsheet's and other proprietary databases.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Communicate openly and directly with lab groups to provide sufficient solutions that will work for all team members.

Qualifications

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