Research Associate, In Vivo Pharmacology

Scismic is supporting the growth of a Cambridge, MA biotech startup that is pioneering mRNA-modulating therapies to cure a broad range of genetic diseases. The company is exploring the use of its novel platforms in neurological disorders, heart disease, and muscular dystrophies.

Position summary:

We are looking for Research Associate (RA-I or RA-II) with an innovative mindset, great attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively to solve problems, to help advance therapeutic candidates to the clinic. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to positively impact patients with serious unmet medical needs while working closely with our world-class scientific team, including with company’s scientific co-founders.

In this position, you will collaborate with the in vivo pharmacology team to study effects of therapeutic lead candidates. The RA will work with animal models for rare genetic diseases and will be responsible for executing experiments to quantify molecular, cellular, and physiological readouts, in addition to supporting in vivo dosing studies and related research activities within the in vivo pharmacology group. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated scientist to further develop their skills in neuroscience, physiology and gene therapy while helping to make an impact on lives of patients suffering from rare diseases.