Sr. Research Scientist, RNA Biology
About The Position
GenScript is seeking a Sr. Research Scientist, RNA Biology, to lead R&D projects and deliver business milestones. The role involves developing IVT mRNA platform technology for next-generation RNA-based therapies, including in vivo CAR-T, T-cell engagers, and cancer vaccines. The scientist will design and lead functional assays for novel mRNA candidates in vitro and in vivo, generate and interpret data, and present findings to project teams. The position also collaborates with marketing and production on new products and services, manages project timelines and resources, maintains accurate laboratory records and orderly work areas, and oversees supplies and equipment. The role includes mentoring and managing direct reports, setting goals and priorities, providing technical guidance and performance feedback, and contributing to hiring and performance reviews. GenScript, founded in New Jersey in 2002, provides biotechnology and healthcare research products and services. The company reports approximately 6,165 employees and more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions. Its stated mission is to make people and nature healthier through biotechnology.
Requirements
- PhD in molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical science, chemical engineering, or a related field.
- More than 2 years of relevant experience in molecular biology, cellular biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Direct experience with nucleic acid design, synthesis, and assessment in tissue culture or animal models, with a robust technical skill set.
- Strong collaborative instinct and good time and resource management skills.
- Broad molecular biology knowledge and ability to apply engineering principles to solve problems.
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members and support one another.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Humility and eagerness to continue learning and contribute to a supportive team.
Responsibilities
- Lead R&D projects to meet business milestones and deliverables, manage project timelines, and leverage internal resources.
- Collaborate with marketing and production teams on new product and service development to meet customer expectations.
- Design and engineer IVT mRNA platform technology for next-generation RNA-based therapies, including in vivo CAR-T, T-cell engagers, and cancer vaccines.
- Design and lead in vitro and in vivo functional assays for novel mRNA candidates, and generate, interpret, and present data to project teams.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date laboratory notebook records of studies performed.
- Monitor supply inventory and identify required products.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area, equipment, department, and storage areas.
- Train junior scientists and help direct reports set goals, prioritize tasks, and understand organizational vision.
- Meet regularly with direct reports to discuss priorities, challenges, alignment, decision-making, collaboration, and technical guidance.
- Evaluate and provide feedback to direct reports, encouraging improvement and effective work habits.
- Provide suggestions regarding hiring, termination, and performance reviews, and help build a strong team.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) and retirement savings plan, with a company match that vests fully on day one
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Paid parental leave after three months of employment
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick, floating holiday, and company holiday time
- Paid company holidays
- Paid sick days earned based on hours worked
- Compassionate leave
- Jury duty leave
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Legal assistance
- Supplemental pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Well-being initiatives
- Peer-to-peer recognition programs
- Free colleague meals during shift
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
