• Scientist III (Gene therapy)

    US Tech Solutions (Cambridge, MA)


    Duration: 12 months contract

    Job Description:

    Seeking a Scientist to support the **siRNA group** within the Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine (BGM) department. This temporary position offers the opportunity to contribute to the **design and execution of cutting-edge experimental approaches** to address key scientific challenges related to **oligonucleotide** therapeutics. The successful candidate will apply their scientific expertise to drive innovation, collaborate across teams, and support the development of **RNA-based therapies.**

    Responsibilities:

    + Lead research efforts within a cross-functional team to **advance siRNA platform development** for therapeutic applications.

    + Resolve key project hurdles and assumptions utilizing available information and technical expertise

    + Work autonomously to **perform laboratory research or develop methods** with minimal supervision, consistently delivering high-quality results.

    + Demonstrate expertise in a wide range of **relevant technologies and methodologies** .

    + Conceive and execute scientific research that achieves project goals

    + Maintain high productivity in the laboratory, **ensuring efficiency in experiment execution** .

    + Analyze and interpret multidisciplinary data, generating conclusions that drive future experimental directions.

    + Contribute to internal **reports, presentations** , and potentially intellectual property filings.

    Experience:

    + **PhD (or equivalent experience)** in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.

    + Alternatively, a **Master’s degree with 8 years** of significant relevant experience may be considered.

    Skills:

    + **Industry experience in cell and molecular biology**

    + Experience in **oligonucleotide therapeutics** **is needed**

    + Good at **mammalian cell culture**

    + Experience with **RNA extraction, qPCR, protein quantification with ELISA and Western**

    + **Strong hands-on experience in cell and molecular biology,** including **mammalian cell culture, mRNA isolation/quantitation by qPCR, sequencing (NGS/Sanger), and protein quantification by ELISA and western blot.**

    Education:

    + **PhD (or equivalent experience)** in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.

    + Alternatively, a **Master’s degree with 8 years** of significant relevant experience may be considered.

    About US Tech Solutions:

    US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com (http://www.ustechsolutionsinc.com) .

     

    US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.