Scientist

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 127,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and stock options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

100% Paid Parental Leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. in Boulder, CO, is seeking a Scientist to develop and execute in-vitro functional and bioanalytical assays supporting discovery of clinical candidates.

This lab-based role requires five days per week in-office at the Boulder facility and integrates scientific leadership with hands-on assay development. You will design assays, lead data analysis, interpret findings, and communicate results to project teams.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years of experience or Master’s Degree 4+ years of experience, or PhD with 0‑2 years of experience in cellular biology and/or antibody drug development.
• Experience with plate-based assays (ELISA, MSD, etc.) and signal transduction assays.
• Experience with live cell imaging, confocal microscopy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and run functional and translational assays to support discovery lead identification and mechanism‑of‑action.
• Lead data analysis, visualization, and interpretation of experimental findings.
• Read and interpret literature to propose solutions for biological questions.
• Present data/strategy to cross‑functional project teams.
• Maintain scientific documentation in notebooks and study reports.
• Collaborate with external CROs to augment assay development and lead screening.

Skills

Cellular biology

Assay development

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Team collaboration

FlowJo

Excel

GraphPad Prism

Electronic lab notebooks

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 6+ years experience

Master’s Degree + 4+ years experience

PhD + 0‑2 years experience

Tools

FlowJo

Microsoft Office Suite

ELN systems

MSD/ELISA

Job description

At Viridian, we work with a sense of urgency for patients, creating unity with our team, the industry, and the community. We are committed to using proven science and engineering to improve the lives of people living with serious and rare diseases, and we are getting closer to achieving this goal every day.

Reporting to the Director, Research, the Scientist will be responsible for the development and execution of in‑vitro functional and bioanalytical assays that support screening and characterization of Viridian’s pipeline of novel therapeutics and potential clinical candidates. This hands‑on role integrates scientific leadership, assay development & execution to propel therapeutic development

This is a lab‑based position located in Viridian’s Boulder, CO facility. Our lab‑based employees are required to work in the office five (5) days a week.

Responsibilities (including, But Not Limited To)

• Design, optimize, and run functional and translational assays to support discovery lead identification, characterization and mechanism‑of‑action of clinical candidates
• Lead data analysis, visualization, and interpretation of experimental findings
• Read and interpret scientific literature pertaining to the biology and pathophysiology of therapeutic programs to propose innovative solutions to address biological questions
• Clearly present data/ strategy to cross‑functional project teams
• Maintain scientific documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks and internal study reports
• Collaborate with and manage external CROs to augment internal efforts in assay development and lead screening

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years of experience or Master’s Degree 4+ years of experience, or PhD with 0‑2 years of experience preferably in cellular biology and/or antibody drug development
• A solid background of assay development for biochemical and cellular assays to support lead discovery and characterization including plate‑based assays (ELISA, MSD, etc.), signal transduction assays, multi‑color flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, immunoprecipitation, western blots, qPCR, genetic manipulations, etc
• Experience with development of live cell imaging, confocal microscopy, and immunological functional assays a plus
• Must be a team player with ability to effectively collaborate in a project‑focused, matrixed environment
• Highly adaptable, responsive, and accountable work ethic
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present results in small group settings
• Strong commitment to ethical standards
• Proficiency with FlowJo, Excel, GraphPad Prism and electronic lab notebook systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
• The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience

Viridian Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including

• Competitive pay and stock options for all employees
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Short‑and long‑term disability coverage
• Life, Travel and AD&D
• 401(k) Company Match with immediate company vest
• Employee Stock Purchase planGenerous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns
• Various fertility, mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. Viridian will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.

Salary Range

$127,000—$155,000 USD

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