Associate Scientist

Society for Conservation Biology; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in King of Prussia seeks an Associate Scientist with expertise in cell biology and protein purification. The role involves contributing to innovative R&D projects focused on treatments for rare diseases. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include stock options, a comprehensive benefits plan, and a flexible PTO policy.

Benefits

Incentive Stock Options

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

401K

Flexible PTO Policy

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of industry experience or MS degree with relevant research experience.
• Prior experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all steps of preclinical R&D from target validation to IND-enabling studies.
• Contribute to the development of cell-penetrating peptide-based platform.

Skills

Cell Biology

Protein Purification

Assay Development

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Life Sciences

MS in Life Sciences

Tools

Mammalian Cell Culture

Microscopy

Gene Expression Analysis

Job description

Job Description

The Company:

Larimar Therapeutics Inc. is a publicly held clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for patients suffering from complex rare diseases using its novel cell penetrating peptide technology platform. Our lead product candidate, Nomlabofusp (CTI-1601), is a subcutaneously administered, recombinant fusion protein intended to deliver human frataxin (FXN), an essential protein to the mitochondria of patients with Friedreich's ataxia. Friedreich's ataxia is a rare, progressive, and fatal disease in which patients are unable to produce sufficient FXN due to a genetic abnormality.

We have assembled an experienced management team, each of whom has over 20 years of pharmaceutical industry experience. Our management team, employees, and consultants have significant expertise in discovery, nonclinical and clinical development, regulatory affairs, manufacturing and CMC.

Our company's strategy is to become a leader in the treatment of rare diseases by leveraging our cell-penetrating technology platform and applying our team's know-how to the development of Nomlabofusp and our pipeline projects. We are best characterized by entrepreneurial and scientific leadership and a participatory workforce committed to success.

Job Responsibilities:

Larimar seeks an Associate Scientist for our King of Prussia-based R&D laboratory. As our Associate Scientist, you must be creative and motivated, while possessing expertise in cell biology, protein purification and/or assay development techniques to contribute to the development of our novel, cell-penetrating peptide-based platform for biologics delivery. As a member of the Discovery team, you'll directly participate in all steps of preclinical R&D from target validation and mechanism of action studies to the design and management of IND-enabling studies.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

This role requires a BA/BS degree with at least 1-5 years of industry experience or MS degree with relevant research experience in molecular biology, cell biology, or a related life science discipline. Prior experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry is preferred, as is experience in mitochondrial biology, protein degradation, and/or neurodegeneration.

The successful candidate will have:

• A demonstrated proficiency in diverse cell biology and biochemistry techniques such as: mammalian cell culture, aseptic technique, protein analysis and quantification, microscopy, gene expression analysis, and/or cell-based assays
• Experience in recombinant protein expression and purification
• The ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with other members of the discovery team in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate the needs of the company's programs to external collaborators as well as different stakeholders within the company

Benefits:

Larimar Therapeutics offers all employees incentive stock options, a comprehensive benefits plan including 401K, and a flexible PTO policy.

We are committed to equal-employment principles, and we recognize the value of committed employees who feel they are being treated in an equitable and professional manner. We strive to find ways to attract, develop and retain the talent needed to meet business objectives, and to recruit and employ highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities in which we live.

Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the relationship with all candidates and employees are made in a non-discriminatory manner—with regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, or any other factor determined to be an unlawful basis for such decisions by federal, state, or local statutes.