Sr. Research Scientist, RNA Biology

The role

The Sr. Research Scientist will lead R&D projects to develop new IVT mRNA platform technology for RNA based therapies. This role involves designing functional assays, managing project timelines, and training junior scientists.

What you will do

• Lead R&D project to meet business milestones and deliverables
• Collaborate with marketing and production team for new product and service development
• Design and engineer new IVT mRNA platform technology
• Design and lead in vitro and in vivo novel mRNA candidate functional assay
• Generate, interpret and present data to project team
• Maintain up-to-date accurate lab notebook records
• Monitor supply inventory and identify required products
• Maintain work area, equipment, department and storage areas
• Train junior scientist and help direct reports set goals and prioritize tasks
• Provide evaluation and feedbacks for direct reports

Required qualifications

• PhD's degree in molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical science, chemical engineering or related field
• >2 years of relevant experience in molecular biology, cellular biology, biochemistry, or related discipline in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry
• Direct experience with nucleic acid design, synthesis, and assessment in tissue culture or animal models
• Strong collaborative instinct with good time and resource management skills
• Broad molecular biology knowledge with the ability to apply engineering principles to solve problems
• Works collaboratively with team members to support each other
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• A sense of humility and an eagerness to continue to learn and contribute to a supportive team

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with company match that vests fully on day one
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• New Child Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays per year
• Paid Sick Days
• Compassionate Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Float day

About the company

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare. The company has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.