RNAi Scientist — Metabolic Disease Rodent Models

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and wellness days

Job summary

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist to join their Research department. The successful candidate will support the development of therapeutic programs and work on RNAi compounds targeting metabolic diseases. Ideal qualifications include a B.S. in life sciences with significant lab experience, particularly in RNA analysis and working with rodent models.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $120,000 annually, accompanied by a robust benefits package that includes health coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. degree in a life sciences-related discipline with 4+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in RNA/DNA/protein analysis techniques.
• Cell/tissue culture experience and basic rodent in vivo skills.
• Experience in running obese rodent disease models is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to study design and execution to characterize RNAi therapeutic programs.
• Develop and conduct assays that support in vivo studies.
• Perform in vitro procedures and analyze data.
• Prepare experimental reports and present data.

Skills

RNA/DNA/protein analysis techniques

Cell/tissue culture experience

Rodent in vivo skills

Lab research experience

Experimental design knowledge

Education

B.S. in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or Genetics

M.S. in a life sciences-related discipline

Tools

ELISA

Western blot

qPCR

Job description

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist to join their Research department. The successful candidate will support the development of therapeutic programs and work on RNAi compounds targeting metabolic diseases. Ideal qualifications include a B.S. in life sciences with significant lab experience, particularly in RNA analysis and working with rodent models.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $120,000 annually, accompanied by a robust benefits package that includes health coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.