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Flagship Pioneering · 1 month ago

Senior Research Associate, Cardiometabolic Discovery

Cambridge, MA USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $107K/yr

0+ years exp

Flagship Pioneering is an innovative enterprise focused on developing novel genomics platforms and therapeutics. They are seeking a motivated Senior Research Associate to perform in vitro studies characterizing somatic variants related to Cardiometabolic disease, involving lab work, data analysis, and scientific communication.

FinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of laboratory experiments, including cell-based assays, molecular biology techniques, and sometimes in vivo studies, to validate new targets and test drug candidates

Utilize techniques such as RNA purification, qPCR, ELISA and Western blotting to analyze cellular and molecular responses

Assist in the design and optimization of research protocols to validate therapeutic targets

Collect, analyze, and interpret scientific data, with a strong ability to use tools like Excel and GraphPad Prism

Maintain a detailed and up-to-date electronic lab notebook and write high quality experimental protocols

Work in a team-oriented environment, sharing findings and collaborating with other scientists

Qualification

Cell cultureMolecular biology techniquesData analysisRNA purificationQPCRELISAWestern blottingOrganoid/spheroid cultureScientific communicationElectronic lab notebooksTeam collaborationFlexibilityAdaptability

Required

Master's degree in life sciences, biotechnology, biology, or related field with 0-2 years of relevant experience in industry

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, biotechnology, biology, or related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience in industry

Hands-on experience with cell culture, molecular biology and protein techniques (academic or industry settings)

Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and thrive in a collaborative team environment

Familiarity with electronic lab notebooks (ELNs) or related data-management tools

Must possess a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to evolving job requirements and priorities

Preferred

Preferred experience in organoid/spheroid primary cell culture systems with steatosis and fibrosis readouts

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Annual incentive program

Retirement benefits

A broad range of other benefits

Company

Flagship Pioneering

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Flagship Pioneering is a venture capital firm that invests in life sciences and healthcare companies.

Founded in 2000

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

501-1000 employees

http://flagshippioneering.com

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