Research Associate II: Gene Editing & Cell Analysis

Egenesisbio; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

eGenesis, an innovative Cambridge, MA-based biotechnology company, seeks a Research Associate II to join the Analytical Development team. You will help develop gene editing and xenotransplantation products, working on assays to assess transgene expression and function in genetically modified porcine cells.

This full-time, lab-based role emphasizes cell culture, immunological and genomic assays, and collaboration across teams to advance multiple projects in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• B.Sc with at least 4 years of industry experience in cell biology, immunology, biomedical engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in development, troubleshooting and routine execution of assays to characterize and measure transgene expression and potency, using a variety of methodologies, particularly flow cytometry and ELISA.
• Proficiency in growing and maintaining mammalian primary cells/cell lines in culture and aseptic cell culture techniques.
• Expertise in ELISA, flow cytometry (FACS), and potency assays.
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage daily schedules, independently prioritize tasks across multiple concurrent projects, and adapt efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of optimizing lab efficiency, including sample batching, material resource management, and proactive inventory tracking systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan development, optimization, troubleshooting, and execution of robust and reproducible analytical assays to characterize genetically edited porcine animals.
• Utilize various techniques to test the primary cells and/or factors they produce through routine analytical testing (including flow cytometry, ELISA, conventional and real-time PCR, etc)
• Proactively monitor, track, and bridge critical reagent inventory (e.g., cell lines, assay standards, antibodies) to maintain continuous laboratory workflow without supply gaps or delays
• Independently identify assay anomalies or failures, conduct root-cause analyses, and propose paths forward to drive group goals to timely completion
• Optimize laboratory time and material resources through disciplined sample batching and full-plate assay executions
• Partner closely with QC to lead and support internal technology transfers of analytical methods, ensuring seamless assay transitions, robustness and cross-functional alignment
• Communicate and present scientific findings at group and company meetings
• Consistently document experimental procedures and data in ELNs within standard departmental turnaround timelines
• Contribute to multiple research projects as they arise in our fast-paced, start-up environment
• Build our laboratory efforts by maintaining and adding to a productive and fun environment

Skills

Cell biology

Immunology

Biomedical engineering

Flow cytometry

ELISA

PCR

Transgene expression

Potency assays

Aseptic culture

Teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

eGenesis, an innovative Cambridge, MA-based biotechnology company, seeks a Research Associate II to join the Analytical Development team. You will help develop gene editing and xenotransplantation products, working on assays to assess transgene expression and function in genetically modified porcine cells.

This full-time, lab-based role emphasizes cell culture, immunological and genomic assays, and collaboration across teams to advance multiple projects in a fast-paced startup environment.