Bench Scientist

Job Title: Bench Scientist Location: Cambridge, MA Type: Contract Overview Leading pharmaceutical company looking for an experienced Bench Scientist. Ideal candidates should have a BS degree with 2-3 years or MS degree with 0-1 years of experience. Responsibilities

Explore and identify new RNA design strategies to develop circular and other RNA molecules expressing genes of interest

Drive technology innovation: design and implement molecular biology and NGS based experimental strategies to enable small scale analysis of RNAs

Proactively collaborate and coordinate cross-functional project activities including evaluation of emerging technologies

Support and RNA production and plasmid vector cloning as needed to evaluate novel designs

Demonstrate scientific curiosity, adaptable to a fast-changing technology space and excellent communication

Develop and maintain working relationships across multidisciplinary teams in BMD and other therapeutic discovery and research teams

Routinely provide updates at project meetings and proactive record-keeping

Requirements

BS with 2-3 years or MS with 0-1 years of relevant experience in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline

Demonstrated ability to problem-solve independently and innovate to overcome unexpected challenges as encountered in new technology development lifecycle

Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques like qPCR/dPCR, RNA production and QC, NGS-based methods, cell culture, and molecular cloning

Experience in gene therapy, RNA therapeutics and LNP delivery is highly desired

Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross functional teams

Organized, detail oriented, multi-task, and remain flexible with changing needs

Must be self-motivated and able to work under strict timelines

Hard Skills:

Molecular Biology RNA Techniques

qPCR or dPCR

NGS Methods

Soft Skills (preferred)

Demonstrate Team setting

Problem solving

Scientific Curious (open to changes in day2day, open to learning)

Benefits

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.