Postdoctoral Fellow: Precision RNA Delivery

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

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Job summary

Ionis Pharmaceuticals in Carlsbad, CA, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Precision Delivery of RNA Therapeutics. The role focuses on receptor-based delivery strategies to enable efficient uptake of RNA-targeted modalities in immune cell subsets, blending receptor biology with screening and in vivo validation to generate proof-of-concept data.

Successful candidates will contribute to innovative therapeutic approaches, potentially patentable discoveries, and publications while

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related field.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Carlsbad, CA.
• Experience with aseptic cell culture techniques.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize cell surface receptors relevant to hematopoietic cells biology.
• Validate receptor expression and function using flow cytometry, imaging and qPCR.
• Design and execute in vitro and in vivo studies to evaluate target knockdown, delivery efficiency, and cell type specificity.

Skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Data interpretation

Education

PhD in Cell Biology

PhD in Molecular Biology

PhD in Immunology

Tools

Flow cytometry

qPCR

In vivo studies

Aseptic cell culture

Job description

Ionis Pharmaceuticals in Carlsbad, CA, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Precision Delivery of RNA Therapeutics. The role focuses on receptor-based delivery strategies to enable efficient uptake of RNA-targeted modalities in immune cell subsets, blending receptor biology with screening and in vivo validation to generate proof-of-concept data.

Successful candidates will contribute to innovative therapeutic approaches, potentially patentable discoveries, and publications while