Senior Research Associate, Histology
About The Position
We are searching for an experienced Sr. Research Associate to drive histology and related bio-analytics for platform development and therapeutic proof-of-principle. More broadly, we are looking for an individual who enjoys working with animal models and brings scientific rigor, intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm, and a desire to innovate new nucleic acid therapeutics. This individual will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, working both independently and as part of a highly collaborative and rapidly growing team.
Requirements
- Masters or BS in relevant discipline with 5+ years of industry experience. Level will be based on experience.
- Experience with in-vivo studies, ideally involving LNP delivery and/or nucleic-acid based therapeutics in rat, mouse, and NHP.
- Experience with histological tissue analysis (IHC/IF, ISH, H&E, etc.) including tissue harvest, embedding, sectioning, staining, imaging and image analysis.
- Deep hands-on experience with flow-cytometry, including panel design, execution and analysis.
- Experience with tissue processing and ex-vivo analytical assays such as ELISA, FACS, MSD, qPCR, etc.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, and rapidly growing biotech environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with various mouse and rat models of diseases is a plus.
- Experience performing in-vivo procedures in rodents, including preparation and administration of therapeutics and collecting material (blood, tissue, etc.) for ex-vivo analysis is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Execution and analysis of bio-analytics, including histology, to assess efficacy, safety and biodistribution of novel nucleic acid therapeutics.
- Provide scientific and technical perspectives to advance platform development.
- Develop in-house capabilities to support work performed at CROs.
- Effectively communicate experimental findings in oral, written, and visual formats.
- Work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Benefits
- healthcare coverage
- annual incentive program
- retirement benefits
- a broad range of other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
