Research Associate/Sr. Research Associate, Particle Science
Location
Cambridge, MA | United States
Job description
About Us
Our mission is to develop transformational genetic medicines utilizing novel gene editing delivery technologies, with an emphasis on diseases with significant unmet medical need. Our team is advancing multiple innovative approaches to deliver a variety of therapeutic payloads, focusing initially on gene editing in therapeutically relevant cells and tissues. Our world class scientific founders include Professor David Liu (HHMI, Broad and Harvard) and Professor Keith Joung (MGH and Harvard), and we are funded with a significant capital investment by leading life science venture capital firms including Newpath Partners, Atlas Venture, F-Prime Capital, and 5AM Ventures. We believe that our technology has the potential to positively impact patients suffering from severe genetic diseases, and we are committed to building an excellent, science-driven and diverse team that is passionate about making a difference. Nvelop Therapeutics is a stealth-mode biotechnology company based in Cambridge, MA.
Position Overview We are looking for a highly motivated individual with broad scientific interests to join the Particle Science Team at Nvelop. In this position, you will support a multifunctional team focusing on eVLP particle design and therapeutic cargoes. This role emphasizes collaboration and offers excellent learning opportunities. The successful candidate will work closely with a small, cohesive team and collaborate with multiple members. We are a small but rapidly growing company with big aspirations, and the ability to work in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment is a must.
Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate closely with the manager and team members on multiple scientific projects; support our particle and cargo screening efforts.
- Accurately execute protocols developed under the manager's guidance and perform basic troubleshooting with appropriate assistance.
- Contribute to organizing and maintaining a well-organized lab space.
- Be responsible for the team’s compliance to our operational excellence through championing our knowledge management (e.g., ELN), project management, lab management, and lab safety processes and tools.
Qualifications :
- BS/MS in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of industry experience.
- Proficiency in mammalian tissue culture and transient transfection techniques is required; experience handling large numbers of arrayed transfection is highly preferred.
- Proficiency in basic molecular biology skills, including molecular cloning, plasmid prep, PCR is required; experience with RT-PCR, dPCR, Elisa and purification is a plus.
- Familiarity with CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology or viral particles is an advantage.
- Detail-oriented, well-organized, and skilled in executing protocols precisely.
- Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and excellent timeline management skills.
- Collaborative and inclusive work style; ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively with team members.
- Adaptable to a fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment; flexible with changing project needs.
Additional Requirements - Full time in-person work is necessary for this laboratory position.
- We work in facilities that require that all individuals working on-site are vaccinated for COVID-19
Position Title and Salary will be commensurate with Experience
We recognize the value of diversity in our workforce and are committed to building a welcoming and supportive working environment. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage. We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunities at this time .
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