Company Description
Are you a skilled RNA analytical scientist with a passion for cutting-edge technology and the drive to make a difference in the world? Do you want to be a part of a dynamic and innovative team at the forefront of RNA medicines? If so, we invite you to join the team of a new RNA Venture as the Senior Research Associate of RNA Analytics as part of the RNA Discovery team. Join us and become a core participant in building an early-stage startup that is dedicated to changing the world through the creation of groundbreaking RNA therapies!
Backed by Fapon Biotech, an international leader in in vitro diagnostics, biologics, and precision medicines, the RNA Venture is an innovative Lexington-based biotechnology startup building the RNA medicines of tomorrow. Led by a pioneer in the field of RNA therapeutics and supported by Fapon’s Greater Boston R&D Center of Excellence, we’re pulling together a team of talented scientists, leaders, and operations specialists to solve some of the major barriers to success that RNA therapeutics face.
In vivo studies play a pivotal role in assessing and validating the efficacy of therapeutics on our platform and in expanding our therapeutic pipelines. We're in search of a scientific contributor to spearhead the development and implementation of biomolecular analytics for RNA medicines using nanoparticle-based delivery platforms. This position entails hands on in vivo study support as well as overseeing downstream biomolecular analytics for all samples derived from in vivo studies. The ideal candidate should possess experience handling different murine models, ability to dose via multiple routes of administration and proficiency in various molecular techniques. They will be deeply engaged in scientific exploration, driven by our mission to pioneer therapies that revolutionize healthcare possibilities.
Job Description
- Assist in in vivo study designs, execution, data generation, and analysis
- Maintain rodent breeding colonies
- Conduct dosing, blood collection, and necropsy for rodent studies
- Process the collected study tissue and execute molecular techniques for assessing nucleic acids/proteins including but not limited to PCR, ELISA, Western Blots, and Flow cytometry
- Maintain an immaculate data record of the studies in an electronic notebook
- Maintain key pieces of equipment, and manage maintenance contracts
- Foster collaborative relationships across the team and company and engage in a positive and exciting work environment
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S/MS in life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field, preferably with 2-3 years of relevant experience. The title will be commensurate with experience.
- Experience working with murine animals, including animal handling, dosing, blood and tissue collection
- Experience in biomolecular analytics (ELISA, PCR, Flow Cytometry)
- Experience in mammalian cell culture and in vitro dosing
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with maintenance of rodent breeding colonies
- Strong communication skills and ability to present complex technical topics to diverse audiences with varying technical depth.
- Strong collaborative instinct with good time and resource management skills to match the fast-paced start-up work culture.
- Able to collaborate on and execute multiple parallel studies.
Additional Information
Join Our Team And Grow With Us
At our RNA Venture, we aim to outmatch the typical benefits you might see in an early startup. We offer:
- Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plan
- Health care and well-being programs including competitive medical, dental, vision & medical benefits
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, holidays, and winter shutdown
- 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
- Commuter benefits
- Other comprehensive voluntary benefits include but are not limited to pet insurance, life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), discount programs, and many more
- We continue to optimize our benefits & wellness programs as we grow our organization to make sure they meet our diverse workforce needs
- The stability of a startup backed by a company with a record of strong financial performance year over year
Core values
- Think bigger: Making informed decisions encompassing long-term implications and overall interests.
- Start tomorrow today: Embracing innovation, promoting product launches, and encouraging an environment fostering experiential learning.
- Go bold: Displaying courage, responsibility, and commitment.
- Continue evolving: Embracing active learning and maintaining an open mind.
- Keep it simple: Seeking truth from facts and solving problems efficiently.
About Fapon
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Guangdong, China, Fapon Group is mainly engaged in product R&D and services of in vitro diagnostics (IVD), biological therapies, and precision diagnostics and treatments. With our core value of "foresee and prepare for what the future demands", Fapon has historically focused on three major businesses: raw material solutions, IVD ecosystem platform service, and intelligent digital diagnosis and treatment. Fapon’s recent expansion into therapeutics was recently marked by success with the receipt of IND approval from the FDA for a differentiated CD47 antibody drug, the first in an a rapidly expanding therapeutics effort.
With a global footprint, Fapon has established major production and sales (R&D) bases in Beijing, Shenzhen, Shanghai, the United States, Germany, India and other locations throughout the world, forming a global R&D, production, marketing, and service network with products being widely sold in 61 countries and regions.
You can learn more about us by visiting https://www.fapon.com/f
An equal-opportunity employer, we welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
