Genetic Medicine Scientist: rAAV & RNA Therapeutics

BRIC; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School seeks a PhD-level scientist to advance genetic medicine for chronic inflammatory and musculoskeletal disorders. You will design experiments to elucidate molecular mechanisms across immune, bone, dental pulp, and muscle cells, and develop rAAV/RNA-based therapies.

You will supervise technicians and students, present at progress meetings, and contribute to publications while collaborating with a dynamic immunology community at UMMS.

Qualifications

• PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Immunology, Bone Biology, Gene Therapy, or related field.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with relevant methodologies and data analysis.
• Experience with DNA cloning, cell culture, qPCR and immunoassays preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency in English for presentations and writing.

Responsibilities

• Design and carry out experiments to understand molecular mechanisms in chronic inflammatory and musculoskeletal diseases.
• Develop potential genetic medicine approaches using rAAV and RNA therapeutics.
• Oversee technicians and students on related projects.
• Prepare oral presentations and submit abstracts for national/international meetings.
• Write up research results for publication.

Skills

Molecular biology

Immunology

Data analysis

DNA cloning

Cell culture

qPCR

Immunoblotting

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Confocal microscopy

Database comparisons

Education

PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Immunology, Bone Biology, Gene Therapy, or related discipline

Tools

qPCR

Immunoblots

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Confocal microscopy

Job description

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School seeks a PhD-level scientist to advance genetic medicine for chronic inflammatory and musculoskeletal disorders. You will design experiments to elucidate molecular mechanisms across immune, bone, dental pulp, and muscle cells, and develop rAAV/RNA-based therapies.

You will supervise technicians and students, present at progress meetings, and contribute to publications while collaborating with a dynamic immunology community at UMMS.