Associate Scientist mRNA job in Boston, USA

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Job type: Permanent

Discipline: Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology

Location: United States

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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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