Title: Research Associate II & III
Duration: 12 months
INTAKE CALL NOTES:
** Manager is looking for Level III but will consider Level II candidates.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Level II Master with 1-2 year | Level III Master with 4 year experience
**Please note the manager does not want to see candidates with PhD, Masters candidates only.
LOCATION: 65 Hayden Ave, Lexington, MA ONSITE REQUIRED
Manager MUST HAVES:
1. Cell culture experience and basic cell biology methodologies such as transfection
2. Molecular biology techniques such as RNA extraction and RT-qPCR
3. Experience with in vivo methodologies is a plus
1. Phone/virtual interview (with hiring manager)
2. Team interview (preferably onsite)
Essential Functions
• siRNA drug candidate screening, hit identification, and lead optimization
• Cellular and molecular biology methodologies, e.g., mammalian cell culture; in vitro screening; cell-based assays; RNA extraction and RT-qPCR
• In vivo drug candidate testing (e.g., mouse dosing; sample analysis)
• Maintain clear experimental records in laboratory notebooks; write SOPs and other technical reports as needed
• Work closely with research team members to quickly and effectively address critical questions related to the efficacy of our drugs
Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Cell and Molecular Biology or Pharmaceutical Sciences
• 4 years of relevant drug discovery laboratory experience in industrial or academic environment is preferred
• Experience in cellular and molecular biology is essential (e.g., mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays, quantitative real-time PCR)
• Experience with in vivo methodologies is a plus (e.g., mouse handling, subcutaneous injection, intravenous injection, necropsy, sample analysis, histology)
• Experience with RNAi and in vitro screening is preferred