Senior Research Associate, RNA Sciences – eRNA Expert

Sendabiosciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sail Biomedicines in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Research Associate, Platform RNA Sciences to advance Endless RNA technology. You will optimize eRNA purification, improve circularization, and contribute to design through rigorous experiments and data analysis.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and teamwork. You will document results, present findings to platform teams, and help translate research into real-world patient impact.

Qualifications

• 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, Graphic Prism, JMP, SnapGene, Benchling
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once while knowing how to prioritize
• Strong collaborative spirit and communication skills
• Excellent record keeping

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

Collaboration

Communication skills

Task management

Record keeping

Education

B.S. in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field

M.S. in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

Excel

Graphic Prism

JMP

SnapGene

Benchling

Job description

Sail Biomedicines in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Research Associate, Platform RNA Sciences to advance Endless RNA technology. You will optimize eRNA purification, improve circularization, and contribute to design through rigorous experiments and data analysis.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and teamwork. You will document results, present findings to platform teams, and help translate research into real-world patient impact.