Study Coordinator (Contract)

Editas; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Editas Medicine, a leader in genome editing, seeks a Study Coordinator to support nonclinical drug development at Cambridge, MA. You will manage timelines, documents, and sample logistics within the DMPK, Nonclinical Safety, and Translational Science teams.

You will coordinate data, ensure LIMS integrity, and partner with science and informatics to streamline workflows. This six-month contractor role offers exposure to multiple stages of drug development.

Qualifications

• BS with two years of biotech/pharma/CRO experience.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet and ThinkCell.
• Experience with sample tracking and shipping.
• Experience with LIMS such as Benchling.
• Excellent cross-functional communication.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Timeline & Progress Management: Build, track and manage nonclinical timelines to meet milestones.
• Information & Document Control: Keep study documents organized and accessible to authors and scientists.
• Sample Logistics: Coordinate end-to-end flow, shipment and receipt of samples across groups.
• LIMS Data Integrity & Innovation: Enter data into LIMS and work with Informatics to improve templates.
• Data Organization: Synthesize data to support study leads in presentations and reports.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Keep internal/external contributors informed on timelines and data.

Skills

Project management

Sample tracking

LIMS (Benchling)

Cross-functional comms

Multi-tasking

Tools

Smartsheet

ThinkCell

GraphPad Prism

Job description

At Editas Medicine, we are pioneering the possible. Our mission and commitment is to translate the power and potential of the CRISPR/Cas12a and CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing systems into a robust pipeline of medicines for people living with serious diseases around the world. Our goal is to discover, develop, manufacture, and commercialize transformative, durable, precision genomic medicines for a broad class of diseases.

Why Choose Editas?

At Editas Medicine, we’re a team of passionate problem solvers, harnessing the power and potential of CRISPR gene editing to transform the future of medicine. Driven by a shared purpose to serve people living with serious diseases, we succeed together through collaboration, mutual respect, and innovation. If you want to be part of a team where your voice is heard and respected, where you can operate at the forefront of gene editing, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in medicine, come join us and become an Editor!

Decoding The Role:

Editas Medicine is seeking a Study Coordinator to join our DMPK, Nonclinical Safety, and Translational Science Team. The Study Coordinator will be integral to supporting the development of our nonclinical pipeline from target nomination to regulatory submission by tracking and coordinating timelines, activities, samples and data within and across functional groups. This is a 6 month contractor role.

Characterizing Your Impact:

As a Study Coordinator in the DMPK, Nonclinical Safety, and Translational Science Team, you will:

• Timeline & Progress Management: Build, track, and manage nonclinical timelines, ensuring all activities and deliverables remain tightly on target to meet critical program milestones.
• Information & Document Control: Ensure all study documents and reports are meticulously organized and readily accessible to all contributing study authors and scientists.
• Sample Logistics: Coordinate the end-to-end flow, shipment, and receipt of biological and chemical samples to contributing scientists across functional groups.
• LIMS Data Integrity & Innovation: Ensure all study documents and data are appropriately entered into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Partner directly with the Informatics team to build out new templates and streamline data workstreams as needed.
• Data Organization: Synthesize and organize study data to directly support study leads during the creation of high-stakes presentations and reports.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Serve as a communications hub to keep all internal and external contributors fully informed regarding timeline shifts, sample status, incoming data, and final reports.

Why This Opportunity Is Exciting

• Work at the intersection of DMPK, Nonclinical Safety, Translational Science, and Informatics.
• Gain exposure to multiple stages of drug development and cross-functional research teams.
• Contribute to programs that directly support critical portfolio decisions.
• Opportunity to improve processes and influence how study data and workflows are managed.
• Highly visible role with broad stakeholder engagement across scientific and operational functions.

Requirements

The Ideal Transcript:

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• BS with two years of experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or CRO environment, specifically supporting nonclinical or translational studies

• Strong proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, ThinkCell)
• Experience with sample tracking and shipping
• Experience with LIMS such as Benchling

Fundamentals That Set You Apart

• Well-organized and excellent at multi-tasking
• Strong cross-functional communication skills
• An ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented, and multidisciplinary environment
• Adaptability and ability to pivot and learn quickly

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with in vivo study protocols, and familiarity with assessments to support nonclinical safety and pharmacology studies (in-life assessments, clinical pathology, histopathology, PK/TK analysis, PD biomarkers)
• Skills with Excel, Smartsheet and GraphPad Prism
• Experience in the gene-editing or gene therapy space

Benefits

This role is not eligible for benefits.

Pay Range:

$40-$45/hour

Pay Transparency

Editas Medicine is committed to transparency and accuracy in our hiring practices. The anticipated salary range for each position is posted within the role. The final salary offer will be determined based on a comprehensive assessment of the candidate's qualifications, including education, training, and relevant experience. Additional factors such as external market conditions, the role's criticality, and internal equity will also be considered. Editas Medicine's compensation philosophy ensures fair and equitable pay practices.