Job Description
Research Associate
12-month contract
Onsite in Lexington, MA
Responsibilities
- siRNA drug candidate screening, hit identification, and lead optimization
- Cellular and molecular biology methodologies, e.g., mammalian cell culture; in vitro screening; cell-based assays; RNA extraction and RT-qPCR
- Analyze data and present the results in group meetings
- Maintain clear experimental records in laboratory notebooks; write SOPs and other technical reports as needed
- Work closely with research team members to quickly and effectively address critical questions related to the efficacy of our drugs
- Review literature and provide insights to research directions, while predominantly making hands-on contributions to the research
Qualifications
- Master’s in Cell and Molecular Biology or Pha...