Associate Scientist II, RNAi Discovery

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Cambridge, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Our RNAi Lead Development team is seeking a motivated Associate Scientist II to join our interdisciplinary team, whose mission is pre-clinical evaluation of siRNA-based therapeutics and advancement of our clinical stage pipeline
The successful candidate will support RNA sequencing core function and expand next generation sequencing based assay pipeline.
This position is onsite and will be primarily located in Cambridge, MA.

Requirements

• BS in a biological science.
• At least 1+ years of hands-on laboratory experience in NGS and/or molecular biology are required.
• The candidate should be intensely detail oriented, highly motivated team player, have excellent time management skills and a desire to drive innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with laboratory automation including liquid handling systems such as Beckman Coulter or other systems desired.
• Experience with a broad range of lab techniques, including cell culture, cell based assays, assay development and/or bioinformatics would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support various transcriptomics studies via bulk, small RNA , long read , single cell , spatial and other platforms.
• Execute day to day operations for RNASeq sample preparation, including: RNA isolation, library preparation, QC and sequencing.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of NGS equipment and supplies.
• Maintain samples and oversee logistics of data generation and collection.
• Prepare protocol and data reports.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and participate in the continuing development and optimization of existing and new protocols and technologies.
• Train and assist additional personnel as needed.
• Adapt to the changing platform needs, in workflow, projects and other tasks as required by the platform.

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a lifestyle reimbursement program, flexible spending and health savings accounts and a 401(k)with a generous company match.
• Eligible employees enjoy paid time off, wellness days, holidays, and two company-wide recharge breaks.
• We also offer generous family resources and leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees