Senior Associate Scientist / Scientist I, In Vivo Biology

Wave Life Sciences; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wave Life Sciences, a leading biotechnology company in Worcester, seeks an experienced in vivo biologist to contribute to innovative RNA medicines. The ideal candidate will excel in a collaborative research environment, driving in vivo discovery projects essential for therapeutic advancements, particularly in nucleic acid therapies.

Qualifications

• Experience with rodent (mouse) dosing
• Prior experience in industry with nucleic acids for therapeutic modulation

Responsibilities

• Planning, setup, execution, documentation, and analysis of in vivo studies
• Presentation of results in multidisciplinary team environments
• Maintaining detailed records of experimental protocols and data

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Experience conducting in vivo and ex vivo experiments

Ability to establish and adhere to standards

Job description

Wave Life Sciences is a biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health. Our RNA medicines platform, PRISM, combines multiple modalities, chemistry innovation and deep insights in human genetics to deliver scientific breakthroughs that treat both rare and prevalent disorders. Our toolkit of RNA-targeting modalities includes editing, splicing, RNA interference and antisense silencing, providing us with unmatched capabilities for designing and sustainably delivering candidates that optimally address disease biology. Our diversified pipeline includes clinical programs in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and Huntington's disease, as well as a preclinical program in obesity. Driven by the calling to "Reimagine Possible", we are leading the charge toward a world in which human potential is no longer hindered by the burden of disease.

Description

Wave Life Sciences seeks an experienced, detail oriented, and highly motivated in vivo biologist to join its research pharmacology team. This is an ideal position for an individual who thrives in a team-oriented, fast-paced, and cross-disciplinary biotech environment. The candidate will be responsible for designing, executing, and analyzing in vivo experiments as a member of teams focused on advancing therapeutic programs. This candidate will contribute to all levels of in vivo discovery research to support the development of nucleic acid therapies. Prior experience in industry exploring or utilizing nucleic acids for therapeutic modulation of gene expression is strongly preferred. The individual should be able to function in a timeline-driven, dynamic environment, and be able to rapidly adapt to new techniques and protocols. A strong work ethic and high-level of motivation are required. The successful candidate should have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and contribute to the strategic goals of the company. This position will be based in Worcester, MA.

Experience

• Experience with rodent (mouse) dosing (IV, SC, IP, etc.) is required

Responsibilities

• Planning, setup, execution, documentation, analysis and interpretation of in vivo studies on an individual basis as well as part of a team
• Presentation of results in both written and oral format within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with critical collaborative partners throughout the company
• Maintaining detailed records of experimental protocols and data in accordance with company policy

Key Skills

• Experience conducting in vivo and ex vivo experiments on preclinical models of diseases, making clinical observations, and harvesting samples for the evaluation of drug levels, histology, and molecular endpoints
• Demonstrated ability to establish and adhere to operating standards and policies related to in vivo studies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Wave Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wave Life Sciences complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Wave Life Sciences expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Wave Life Sciences' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

We value our relationships with professional recruitment firms. To protect the interests of all parties, and given the large volume of inquiries received from third-party placement agencies, we are not able to respond to all agency inquiries. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates for current or future positions. Submission of unsolicited resumes in advance of a signed agreement between our company and a placement agency does not create an implied obligation and, if an unsolicited candidate represented by a placement agency is hired, we are not obligated to pay a fee. Only approved recruitment firms will be allowed to provide services to Wave Life Sciences, USA.

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