Scientist

Description

• Master’s degree with 8 years of significant relevant experience may be considered
• Validate the efficacy of SiRNA
• RTpCR and qPCR
• Work on ex vivo type of analysis as well
• Run assays and contribute to project
• Executing assays in lab
• Invitro skills to treat cells
• Invitro cell culture
• Western blotting
• PhD (or equivalent experience) in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Neuroscience centric role

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position? 

• PhD or MS degree in molecular biology, cell biology, neuroscience or biochemistry
• industry experience in cell and molecular biology
• Good at mammalian cell culture
• Familiar with RNA extraction, qPCR, protein quantification with ELISA and Western
• Experience in oligonucleotide therapeutics is a plus

Position Overview:

• Seeking a Contract Scientist  to support the siRNA group within the Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine (BGM) department.
• This temporary position offers the opportunity to contribute to the design and execution of cutting-edge experimental approaches to address key scientific challenges related to oligonucleotide therapeutics.
• The successful candidate will apply their scientific expertise to drive innovation, collaborate across teams, and support the development of novel RNA-based therapies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead research efforts within a cross-functional team to advance siRNA platform development for therapeutic applications.
• Resolve key project hurdles and assumptions utilizing available information and technical expertise
• Work autonomously to perform laboratory research or develop methods with minimal supervision, consistently delivering high-quality results.
• Demonstrate expertise in a wide range of relevant technologies and methodologies.
• Conceive and execute novel scientific research that achieves project goals
• Maintain high productivity in the laboratory, ensuring efficiency in experiment execution.
• Analyze and interpret multidisciplinary data, generating conclusions that drive future experimental directions.
• Contribute to internal reports, presentations, and potentially intellectual property filings.

Skills and Requirements:

• PhD (or equivalent experience) in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Alternatively, a Master’s degree with 8 years of significant relevant experience may be considered.
• Strong hands-on experience in cell and molecular biology, including mammalian cell culture, mRNA isolation/quantitation by qPCR, sequencing (NGS/Sanger), and protein quantification by ELISA and western blot.
• Experience in oligonucleotide therapeutics is a plus.
• Familiarity with CNS disease models and DNA/RNA editing tools is highly desired.
• Outstanding aptitude for experimental design and execution, efficient assay development and creative problem solving.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced research environment.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.