Senior Research Associate

Merida Biosciences • Cambridge, MA

10h • $91,978 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Merida Biosciences, we are pioneering true precision medicines for antibody-driven diseases. We specifically target pathogenic antibodies and their cellular sources with bespoke Fc biotherapeutics engineered to selectively and completely eliminate the root causes of autoimmune and allergic diseases, and to achieve deep, durable responses while preserving essential immunity. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our mission to transform treatment paradigms across the spectrum of antibody-driven diseases. The Senior Research Associate will be a skilled lab-based in vitro biologist with an immunology background who is driven to contribute to a rigorous scientific environment and is a consummate team player. The successful candidate will be an integral member of a diverse drug discovery team, with ample opportunity to progress their career development in drug discovery as we launch and grow as a company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology or related field plus 2 years of experience in an industry setting. Alternatively, will accept Master’s degree or equivalent in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology or related field.
• Experience working with human and/or mouse immune cells and cell lines using standard cell biology and molecular techniques (flow cytometry, ELISAs, PCR).
• Ability to work within a dynamic, matrixed environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside our team to design and execute in vitro experiments that support preclinical drug discovery including disease modeling, and proof of mechanism validation to deeply characterize our molecules.
• Independently developing and executing quantitative assays (ELISAs, flow cytometry, cell proliferation assays, etc.) to support various programs.
• Proactively reviewing literature to bring in newest scientific findings, ideas, and methods/technologies for discovery research.
• Interpreting, summarizing and presenting research findings in internal scientific meetings as part of our collaborative learning culture.
• Actively participating in and partnering with multidisciplinary drug discovery teams and CROs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior