Senior Research Scientist, RNA Biology in Redmond

About GenScript: Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead R&D project to meet business milestones and deliverables, manage project timeline and leverage internal resources to push projects forward.
• Collaborate with marketing and production team for new product and service development to meet customer’s expectation.
• Design and engineer new IVT mRNA platform technology for next generation novel RNA based therapy development, including but not limited to in vivo CART, T cell engager, cancer vaccine and others.
• Design and lead the in vitro and in vivo novel mRNA candidate functional assay, and generate, interpret and present data to project team.
• Maintain an up-to-date accurate lab notebook records of performed studies.
• Monitor supply inventory and identify any products required.
• Maintain work area, equipment, department and all storage areas in a clean, neat and orderly manner.
• Train junior scientists on project milestones, help direct reports to set goals, prioritise tasks and adequately communicate top-down organisation vision to them.
• Have regular meetings with direct reports, discussing priorities and challenges, alignment, decision-making, collaboration, and providing technical guidance.
• Provide evaluation and feedback for direct reports, encouraging personal improvement and good behaviours.
• Provide suggestions for hiring, termination and performance review, build a strong team.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements:

• PhD's degree in molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical science, chemical engineering or related field.
• More than 2 years of relevant experience in molecular biology, cellular biology, biochemistry, or related discipline in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.
• Direct experience with nucleic acid design, synthesis, and assessment in tissue culture or animal models with a robust technical skill set.
• Strong collaborative instinct with good time and resource management skills.
• Broad molecular biology knowledge with the ability to apply engineering principles to solve problems.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A sense of humility and an eagerness to continue to learn and contribute to a supportive team.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance/ Vision Insurance/ Dental Insurance.
• Free colleague meals during shift.
• Salary range: $135,000 – $170,000 total compensation, including bonus, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one.
• Paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment.
• Paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays.
• Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans.
• Commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs.

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximising the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.