Research Associate, Molecular Bioanalytics

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 courageous 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!

Position Summary

As an Research Associate, Molecular Bioanalytics, you’ll be a vital contributor to our mission and our success. We are seeking a highly motivated and creative bioanalytical Research Associate to join our DMPK, Nonclinical Safety and Translational Sciences (DSTS) team. In this role, you would report to the Sr. Scientist of Molecular Bioanalytics and be responsible for supporting ADME, biodistribution, PK/PD and bioanalytical activities. This individual will be responsible for executing stage-appropriate molecular bioanalytical assays in support of DMPK, tox, biodistribution and PK/PD studies. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in PCR-based methods (ddPCR and/or TaqMan PCR), a broad understanding of drug discovery and development, and ability to work collaboratively with key partners in a matrix team structure.

Characterizing Your Impact:

As the Research Associate, you will:

• With minimal supervision, executing on routine workflows for bioanalytical method development and sample analysis using techniques such as molecular bioanalytical assays (qPCR, ddPCR) in support of non-clinical quantitative bioanalysis.
• Independently execute and contribute to the development of PCR-based methods, sample analysis, data generation and report writing.
• Develop nucleic acid extraction (DNA/RNA) and quantification from a broad-spectrum animal tissues.
• Execute bioanalytical assay development strategies to characterize ADME, PK and biodistribution properties of the drug product and address key scientific questions.
• Ensure that the data obtained is of the highest quality, timely generated
• Write bioanalytical assay protocols, ROPs/SOPs.
• Model behaviors of a strong technical contributor and team player.
• Work cross-functionally within the organization.
• Ensure compliance with electronic notebooks (ELN), high data integrity and company policies.

Requirements

The Ideal Transcript:

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degrees with 0-3 years  relevant industry.
• Experience in conducting quantitative bioanalysis using molecular bioanalytical techniques such as qPCR, ddPCR to support discovery and development projects.
• Independently design, execute and analyze experimental results and effectively communicate them.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in establishing molecular bioanalytical methods, for a variety of therapeutic modalities, ideally in preclinical development.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, along with exceptional scientific thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with gene editing or gene delivery technologies and lipid nanoparticle delivery is highly desired.

Benefits

Benefits Summary:

Editas provides a comprehensive array of benefits to all employees, including a Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Medical Plan, a company-funded Health Savings Account, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Dependent Care Account, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Programs, and a flexible Paid Time Off policy.

Aspire to be an Editor? We invite you to apply and join us at the forefront of innovation and be a key contributor to realizing Editas Medicine's mission of developing transformative medicines for people living with serious diseases.