RNA Platform Scientist — Programmable eRNA Design

Sail Biomedicines, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sail Biomedicines, Inc. seeks a Scientist, Platform RNA Sciences, to advance its programmable circular RNA technology (Endless RNA). You will perform hypothesis-driven experiments and high-throughput screens to optimize circularization, RNA stability, and translation in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes independent experiment design, data analysis, and clear communication of results to stakeholders, contributing to real-world patient impact.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS with substantial RNA research experience.
• Strong background in RNA biology and related techniques.
• Experience with high-throughput screening and data analysis.
• Proficient in using common data management tools.

Responsibilities

• Conceive and conduct screens to improve eRNA designs and product purity.
• Design hypothesis-driven experiments using state-of-the-art RNA biology.
• Evaluate and develop alternative circularization strategies.
• Determine circularization efficiency and impurity levels via analytic assays.
• Maintain detailed documentation and generate technical reports.
• Present findings clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field

M.S. with 6+ years of focused RNA research

Tools

Excel

Graphic Prism

R

JMP

SnapGene

Benchling

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

Sail Biomedicines, Inc. seeks a Scientist, Platform RNA Sciences, to advance its programmable circular RNA technology (Endless RNA). You will perform hypothesis-driven experiments and high-throughput screens to optimize circularization, RNA stability, and translation in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes independent experiment design, data analysis, and clear communication of results to stakeholders, contributing to real-world patient impact.