Research Associate, Molecular Biology - Cambridge
Regel Therapeutics is a gene modulation therapy company focused on improving the life of patients suffering from disorders resulting from alteration of gene expression. Our proven T3 (Targeted Therapeutic Technology) platform combines AAV delivery with two proprietary technologies for efficient and specific restoration of gene expression exclusively in the cells affected by the pathology. We are a seed-stage startup based in Cambridge, MA and Berkeley, CA and we are looking for a talented Research Associate to join our R&D team to help develop our preclinical programs.
Location
Cambridge, MA
Role Responsibilities
- Perform molecular analysis of nucleic acid and protein levels in animal tissue to support preclinical development efforts
- Maintain organized and detailed documentation of activities in an electronic notebook
- Communicate research findings to the R&D team
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS or MS in biology or related field with 1-3 years relevant research experience
- Extensive experience with standard molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, etc.)
- Experience with protein extraction, analysis, and associated biochemical techniques (Western Blot, ELISA, etc.)
- Experience extracting and analyzing nucleic acids and proteins from animal tissue
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proven track record of working in collaborative environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with dPCR or ddPCR
- Experience with assay development, qualification and / or validation
- Experience with histological techniques (IF, RNAscope, imaging, fluorescence microscopy)
- Familiarity with CRISPR-Cas systems