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Senior Associate Scientist, In Vitro Biology and Mechanism of Action

Waltham, MA💼 Full-time💰 $75,000–$75,000🗓 2026-08-06 → 2026-09-27

Core

Designing and executing experiments to elucidate the mechanism of action for RNA vaccines and therapeutics to support pre-clinical research.

Role type

Senior Associate Scientist (In Vitro Biology and MoA)

Builds

Pre-clinical research programs for Sanofi's next-generation RNA platform

Domain

Biopharma / mRNA therapeutics / Infectious and non-infectious diseases

Required skills

Cell culture, Immunofluorescence, Live imaging, Reporter assays, RT-qPCR, Flow cytometry, Western blot, ELISA, NGS analysis, Data analysis and interpretation

Preferred skills

mRNA/siRNA/miRNA/gene editing experience, Gene expression analysis, Protein detection methods, Biopharma/biotech industry experience

Technologies

LNP formulations, Microscopy, NGS

Responsibilities

Design and execute experiments for RNA vaccine mechanism of action, Perform cell transfection with RNA and LNP formulations, Utilize lab techniques to generate high-quality data, Maintain immortalized and primary cell cultures, Conduct decision-quality research and prepare technical reports, Present project progress at internal meetings

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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