Research Associate - Pledge Therapeutics

Research Associate, Virology

Canton (Greater Boston), MA

Full time

Job Description:

This is a position for a curious scientist eager to delve into virology projects and contribute to hit-to-lead drug discovery efforts. We seek an enthusiastic and curious scientist interested in participating in all aspects of the hit-to-lead drug discovery process. The opening is at our state-of-the-art facility in Canton, MA. The successful candidate will engage in the company’s virology research areas and work with a successful team of scientists in the USA and EU. The ideal candidate will have great communication skills, excellent technical skills, exemplary attention to detail, and a passion for learning. This position will have the opportunity to make significant scientific contributions to numerous drug discovery projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a sterile and organized handling of all experiments.
• Routinely perform compound screening to support ongoing H-T-L and Lead Optimization efforts.
• Maintain excellent written records of experiments and work with colleagues to develop companywide SOPs.
• Prepare reports of completed projects for presentation to company personnel.
• Help organize laboratory inventory, reagent ordering and other daily or extraordinary laboratory activities.
• Provide additional support and assistance with research tasks requested by senior management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with team members to ensure that daily operations and timelines are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biological sciences or a related field with 0-2 years of bench experience. Associate degree and 5-7 years of bench experience.
• Cell culture/compound screening experience is strongly preferred.
• Previous background/experience working in a virology laboratory is a plus.
• Organized with a strong work ethic and the ability to juggle different tasks.
• Able to work in a team and willing to present data to our international partners.
• Fluent in English.

Job Type: Full-time, Work Permit, Equal Opportunity Employment.

If you are interested send us your CV and a note to our recruiting team.