Research Associate, Analytical Development
Core
Develop, refine, and implement cell-based bioassays for potency and biological activity evaluation of mRNA therapeutics and vaccines.
Role type
Research Associate (Analytical Development)
Builds
Cell-based bioassays for release and stability testing of mRNA medicines
Domain
Biopharma / mRNA therapeutics / Cell biology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mammalian cell culture, transient transfections, bioassay execution, cell line maintenance, experimental data analysis, protocol adherence, technical documentation
Preferred skills
GraphPad Prism, data visualization, basic statistics, ELISA, reporter assays, nucleic acid therapeutics knowledge
Responsibilities
Execute cell-based bioassays to evaluate potency and biological activity; Support assay development, optimization, troubleshooting, and qualification; Perform routine cell culture and maintain cell lines; Analyze and document experimental data; Identify sources of assay variability; Author technical documents such as protocols and reports
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior (0–3 years experience)
