Senior RNA Biology Scientist — IVT mRNA Platform

University of Georgia- FACS; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan

Short Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Job summary

GenScript USA Inc. in the United States is seeking a senior scientist to lead R&D programs focused on IVT mRNA platform development for RNA-based therapies. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, design robust assays, and analyze data to drive project milestones.

A PhD and 2+ years in biotech are expected. Key responsibilities include mentoring staff, managing timelines, and presenting results to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical science, chemical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in molecular biology, cellular biology, biochemistry, or related discipline in biotech/pharma.
• Experience with nucleic acid design, synthesis, and assessment in tissue culture or animal models.
• Strong collaboration, time and resource management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects to meet milestones and deliverables, manage timelines and leverage internal resources.
• Collaborate with marketing and production for new product and service development.
• Design and engineer IVT mRNA platform technologies for RNA-based therapies.
• Design and lead in vitro and in vivo functional assays; generate, interpret and present data.
• Maintain accurate lab notebook records and monitor supply inventory.
• Train junior scientists and provide guidance and performance feedback.
• Conduct regular meetings with direct reports to align priorities and outcomes.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Nucleic acid design

In vitro/in vivo assay design

Collaboration

Scientific data interpretation

Education

PhD in molecular biology or related field

Tools

LIMS

Data analysis software

Job description

GenScript USA Inc. in the United States is seeking a senior scientist to lead R&D programs focused on IVT mRNA platform development for RNA-based therapies. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, design robust assays, and analyze data to drive project milestones.

A PhD and 2+ years in biotech are expected. Key responsibilities include mentoring staff, managing timelines, and presenting results to stakeholders.