(Senior) Research Associate, Molecular Biology job in New York, USA

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Job type: Permanent

Discipline: Biological Sciences, Laboratory Technician, Molecular Biology

Location: United States

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Proclinical is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to in vitro research and development efforts to screen and characterize antisense oligos against novel gene targets. The successful candidate will be a self-starter and work collaboratively as part of a team. This is an exciting opportunity to join an early-stage company to help drive research, development, and strategic efforts to bring novel therapeutics to patients in need.

Job Responsibilities:

Optimization and troubleshooting of methods to screen and characterize activity of antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs)
Work with manager to develop in vitro assays to evaluate impact of antisense oligonucleotides on RNA transcripts, protein expression, and other project-specific assays
Apply molecular and cell-based assays including but not limited to RNA transfection, RNA & protein isolation, RT-qPCR, western blot, and fluorescence immunocytochemistry

Skills and Requirements

B.S. or M.S. degree in molecular biology or related field
Minimum of 3-5 years' experience working in an academic or industry lab setting
Strong molecular biology skills including basics such as qRT-PCR, western blot, primer/probe design, cell transfection, etc.
Experience working in mammalian cell culture
Basic understanding of genomics and transcriptomics, including gene regulation and splicing mechanisms
Strong time management, organization, and prioritization abilities

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Marta Suazo at (+1) 347-960-4479 or m.suazo@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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