Associate Scientist, mRNA Analytical Development (Contract)
- Employer
- bluebird bio
- Location
- Cambridge, MA, United States
- Start date
- Nov 29, 2018
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- Discipline
- Information Technology, Business/Data Analytics, Science/R&D, Biotechnology
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Contract
- Hotbed
- Genetown
Job Details
Contract
Join bluebird bio's enthusiastic and collaborative team by contributing to the overall success of our novel gene therapy approaches. The focus of this position is to provide support for the development of a next-generation gene editing platform at bluebird bio. We are looking for a motivated associate scientist with a background in biology and the drive to take ownership of important development and characterization projects that will greatly impact the mRNA platform for gene editing at bluebird.
Activities Include:
- Support the development of analytical assays for mRNA
- Execute mRNA productions and testing in support of Process Development and Research
- Assist in technical review of analytical development supporting documents including protocols, reports, and CMC sections for regulatory filings
- Analyze, compile, and present research data to functional teams
About you:
- BS with 0-2 years of directly related experience. Degree emphasis in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics or related field preferred.
- This position requires conducting laboratory experiments, excellent documentation review and writing skills, and the flexibility to work on multiple projects as needed.
- Superb organization and communication - both written and oral skills - and a "do-what-it-takes" attitude.
- Experience with a variety of cell-based methods with an understanding of tissue culture, cell biology, immunoassays, and general laboratory techniques.
- Understanding of nucleic acid chemistry, enzymatic and chemical reactions, PCR, plasmid processing, and standard molecular biology techniques, such as bacterial cloning, transformation, and DNA preparation.
Company
bluebird bio is leading the gene therapy revolution. We have nearly 15 years of scientific and clinical experience at the forefront of gene therapy, with deep expertise in rare diseases and immuno-oncology, a proven scientific and lentiviral-based manufacturing platform, and a complementary set of tools such as gene editing.
We are a patient- and purpose-driven, product-oriented organization. Our diverse flock of bluebirds is united by a singular focus: a passionate commitment to changing the lives of patients and supporting each other on this journey. At bluebird bio, we will work like crazy with a never-give-up, little-but-mighty attitude, as exemplified by our namesake, the Eastern Bluebird.
we are always innovating, never stopping and never giving up.
Stock symbol: BLUE
Stock exchange: NASDAQ
- Website
- http://www.bluebirdbio.com/
- Phone
- 339-499-9300
- Location
-
60 Binney St
Cambridge
MA
02142
US
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