Senior Research Associate

The role

The Senior Research Associate will contribute to research efforts to harness the immunological properties of eRNA. This role involves in vitro and in vivo studies including immune cell isolation, functional assays, tissue processing, and high-parameter flow cytometry.

What you will do

• Perform in vitro immune cell isolation, activation, and functional assays.
• Conduct in vivo tissue collection and processing.
• Perform high-dimensional flow cytometry analysis.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and organize data.
• Prepare data summaries and presentations for internal discussions.
• Contribute to reports and data packages supporting technology and therapeutic applications.
• Stay current with relevant scientific literature and technical advances in immunology.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, or a related field.
• 4+ years of hands-on industry research experience post Bachelor or 2+ years post-Master.
• Strong experience with primary immune cell isolation, culture and immunological functional assays.
• Hands-on experience with high-dimensional flow cytometry panels and data analysis tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment requiring flexibility and commitment to project goals.
• Strong self-motivation and drive to make impactful contributions.

Nice to have

• Experience with RNA based therapies or CAR-T therapy

About the company

Sail Biomedicines is pioneering the integrative design and deployment of fully programmable medicines. Sail was founded by Flagship Pioneering.