RNA Platform Scientist – Senior Research Associate

Sail Biomedicines, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sail Biomedicines in Cambridge, MA seeks a Senior Research Associate to advance its Endless RNA platform. You will optimize eRNA purification, improve circularization, and design experiments.

Strong organization, attention to detail, and collaboration are essential to drive data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include executing purification optimizations, analyzing results, preparing data, and presenting findings to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years or M.S. with 2+ years of full-time industry or academic research experience
• Experience using data analysis and information management tools, such as Excel, GraphPad Prism, JMP, SnapGene, Benchling
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once while knowing how to prioritize
• Strong collaborative spirit and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments to optimize eRNA purification
• Determine circularization efficiency and impurity levels by running analytic assays
• Conduct library and small scale eRNA production for platform learning projects
• Monitor RNA immune reactivity and protein expression in cells
• Design properly controlled experiments, generate high-quality data, and run rigorous statistical analysis
• Maintain detailed documentation in electronic lab notebooks
• Present findings clearly to platform teams and contribute to scientific discussions and decision-making

Skills

Data analysis

Prioritization

Communication

Collaboration

Education

B.S. / M.S. with 2+ years of research experience

Tools

Excel

GraphPad Prism

JMP

SnapGene

Benchling

Job description

Sail Biomedicines in Cambridge, MA seeks a Senior Research Associate to advance its Endless RNA platform. You will optimize eRNA purification, improve circularization, and design experiments.

Strong organization, attention to detail, and collaboration are essential to drive data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include executing purification optimizations, analyzing results, preparing data, and presenting findings to cross-functional teams.