16h ago

Research Associate, Molecular Biology

Cambridge, MA USA

$65k-$93.5k / year

full-timebiotech

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll join Serif Biomedicines to build the next generation of Programmable Medicines. You'll focus on plasmid production and nucleic acid characterization to advance gene therapy. This role offers exposure to a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment backed by Flagship Pioneering.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Design and execute molecular cloning of inserts with varying lengths
  • Troubleshoot cloning to ensure accurate plasmid sequences
  • Maintain organized storage and electronic records of produced materials
  • Optimize enzymatic reactions to enhance nucleic acid production and purity

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • 2+ years of industry experience in immunology or biochemistry
  • Strong hands-on experience in molecular cloning (e.g., Gibson, Golden Gate)
  • Solid understanding of enzymatic reactions in nucleic acid synthesis

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Master's degree with 1+ year industry experience
  • Experience in nucleic acid and protein innovation and assay development

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Healthcare coverage
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Annual incentive program
  • ๐Ÿฆ Retirement benefits

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Callยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3Team Interviewยท 45 min
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