Associate Scientist mRNA

Proclinical is currently recruiting for a Scientific Associate of Molecular and Cell Biology with in vivo Experience with a leading life science group located Boston, MA. As the Scientific Associate, you will participate in the early R&D of innovative therapies for patients with serious diseases.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform research requiring cell biology techniques including mammalian cell culture, transfection, cell-based assays and analysis.
• Perform research requiring molecular biology and biochemical techniques including cloning, sequencing, qPCR/bDNA, mRNA/DNA analysis, plate-based assays and protein biochemistry.
• Processing and analysis (RNA, DNA, protein) of in vivo samples (e.g. serum, liver, muscle tissue) from rodents or other relevant species.
• Apply immunological and immuno-histochemical protocols to monitor phenotypic changes of primary cells or animal tissues.
• Streamline the laboratory work-flow to increase throughput and shorten turnaround times using liquid handling or programmable robotic platforms.
• Collect, analyze and document experimental data.
• Present the final results to team members and line manager.

Skills and Requirements:

• MS in biology or related discipline and 7+ years of relevant research experience
• PhD in biology or related discipline and 3+ years of relevant research experience
• Proficiency in the relevant areas of cell, molecular biology or biochemistry.
• Ability to move projects forward and produce data on time.
• Capacity to identify and solve problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Motivation to work independently as part of a very collaborative, international team.
• Prior research experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry, in particular the therapeutic application of siRNA, miRNA, mRNA, or CRISPR/CAS technologies.
• Experience with animal studies and RNA delivery concepts.
• Patents or publications, if possible.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Sofia Amark at (+1) 646-367-2764 or s.amark@proclinical.com.

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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