Associate Scientist
- Employer
- Avidity Biosciences
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Start date
- Jan 28, 2025
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Biotechnology
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Biotech Beach
Job Details
- Design and perform experiments, analyze data, and interpret and report results
- Develop and optimize biochemical, molecular, and/or cellular biology methods as needed
- Collaborate and communicate with other team members and across departments
- Keep detailed and accurate records; present data in verbal as well as written form
- Work with supervisor to prioritize work
- Provide training to new laboratory staff
- Perform other duties as required
- B.S. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, or related disciplines, with 6+ years of laboratory experience; or MS with 4+ years of experience.
- Proficiency in aseptic cell culture technique for primary and immortalized cell lines, nucleic acid extraction and purification, RT-qPCR or digital PCR, transfection
- Proficiency in immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry and immunoblotting techniques.
- Experience with iPSC cell culture and differentiation is desired.
- Experience with single-cell RNAseq, RNAscope, cloning, stable/transient cell line generation, and protein isolation is a plus.
- Working familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and GraphPad Prism
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with little to no supervision, work well in teams, and adapt in a fast-changing environment with diverse coworkers.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- High attention to detail in research, reliable, organized, excellent record-keeping
- Effective data presentation and verbal communication skills, as well as clear written communication
- Integrity, enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and strong interpersonal skills are expected.
- The base salary range for this role is $91,000 - $110,250 The final compensation will be commensurate with such factors as relevant experience, skillset, internal equity and market factors.
- Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits which includes the opportunity for annual and spot bonuses, stock options and RSUs, as well as a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition, the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, and LTD, and four weeks of time off.
- A commitment to learning and development which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Avidity employees, opportunities for job-specific training offered by industry, and an education reimbursement program.
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Company
Our vision is to profoundly improve people’s lives by revolutionizing the delivery of RNA therapeutics. We’re utilizing our proprietary AOC platform to design, engineer, and develop therapeutics that combine the tissue selectivity of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) with the precision of oligonucleotide-based therapies in order to redefine RNA therapeutics and more effectively target underlying genetic drivers of diseases. We are delivering on this vision by investing in our platform, our pipeline and our people.
Our commitment to rigorous and innovative science is matched only by our passion to see patients’ lives changed. We consistently challenge ourselves to Be AVID – Agile, Visionary, Integrated and Diverse.
We are assembling a diverse team experienced in rare disease and RNA therapies. Our team members bring expertise in research, development and commercial execution. We are focused on cultivating the right team to not only grow the company, but also to reflect the communities we serve. We are dedicated to employing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce at all levels of the organization to not only ensure that different backgrounds and perspectives are being heard and acted upon, but that our employees also feel understood, accepted and valued.
- Website
- http://www.aviditybiosciences.com/
- Phone
- 858-401-7900
- Location
-
10578 Science Center Drive
Suite 125
San Diego
California
92121
US
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