Part-Time Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist, Nucleic Acid Process

We are seeking a part-time Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist, Nucleic Acid Process Sciences!

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Research Associate /Associate Scientist to join our Nucleic Acid Process Sciences team. This is a position with a primary focus on building and executing upon processes to synthesize mRNA for our lead Crispr/Cas9 gene editing programs. The ideal applicant will be able to work on mRNA synthesis and characterize mRNA quality. Experience with oligonucleotide enzymatic and/or chemical synthesis, basic nucleic acid biochemistry and molecular biology is preferred.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Develop scalable mRNA enzymatic synthesis and purification methods highlighted by characterizable analytical attributes.

· Build analytical characterization tools for process analytics.

· As needed, execute on analytical testing of pre-clinical materials.

· Provide high quality data to drive decision making in the team.

· Operate and maintain multiple laboratory instruments.

· Assist in maintaining general laboratory functionality.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

· Able to develop and execute processes for scalable synthesis of biomolecules.

· Familiarity with purification of DNA and RNA.

· Experience with analytical biochemistry such as U/HPLC-based methods is preferred.

· Ability to multitask and handle a diverse array of challenges within a dynamic team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or related field with at least 2-3 years or

· Master's Degree with 0-1 years of industry experience

This will be a 20 hours per week role, on site in Cambridge, MA. It will be a 1 year contract to start with the possibility of conversion. Please apply directly with your updated resume to be considered. Thank you!