Associate Scientist I/II, Analytical Operations

Strand Therapeutics•Boston, MA

7d•$74,000 - $88,000•Onsite

About The Position

Strand Therapeutics is a clinical stage biotechnology company utilizing synthetic biology to genetically program mRNA to deliver truly revolutionary immunotherapies to patients. Building on the idea of creating smart therapies based on Boolean logic circuits, Strand was started by biological engineers working together at MIT who were seeking to apply the concept of the emerging field of mRNA therapeutics. Strand's technology is therapeutic-area and mRNA modality agnostic where therapeutic proteins are encoded onto modified, self-replicating, or circular mRNA backbones which in turn are programmed with cell-specific sensors and circuits. Today, Strand has established multiple programmable mRNA platforms with one clinical stage asset and several programs in preclinical development as well as early discovery. Our lead program, STX-001, is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial for solid tumors. Our corporate headquarters is located in the Fenway district of Boston, Massachusetts. Become the next standout single strand! Strand is looking for people who have the enthusiasm and motivation to be a highly contributing member of a small but extremely productive team. This opportunity will offer the employee the ability to work in a matrix-based environment and be a part of the future strategy of the company. We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative candidate for the role of Associate Scientist I/II of Analytical Operations. This individual will support in day-to-day analytical operations as an analyst. Reporting initially to the Principal Associate Scientist of Analytical Development, the right candidate will be a strategic thinker that brings a leadership presence and enthusiasm for Strand along with a deep scientific knowledge.

Requirements

B.S. with at least 2-3 years of relevant experience or M.S. with at least 1-2 year of relevant experience with an educational focus in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering or similar preferred.
Working experience in analytical development operations pertaining to biologics required.
Prior experience with LNPs with nucleic acid payloads required.
Strong collaboration and inter-personal skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet important deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with analytical methods such as cell-based assays, ELISA’s, RT-PCR and/or LC-MS preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for analyzing internally and externally submitted samples with various analytical methods (cell-based assays, ELISAs, PCR, LC-MS, etc.).
Use various statistical tools to analyze and independently draw conclusions about data.
Analytically support screening, optimization, and scale-up efforts in mRNA and LNP Process Development.