Associate Scientist II, Biology

Overview

The CNS Research Group at Alnylam is seeking a self-driven Associate Scientist II with expertise in tissue analysis, sample management and automation to join our innovative, fast faced, and interdisciplinary team.  We particularly seek someone who is detail-oriented, and who will flourish in a goal driven team environment under ambitious timelines. The successful candidate will be technically skilled, self-motivated, and have the flexibility to work in a well networked team that responds rapidly to changing condition.

This position is onsite and will be primarily located in Cambridge, MA.  

Key Responsibilities

• Successful candidate will be working with the CNS platform and program teams to evaluate and characterize compounds utilizing in vivo rodent models.
• Plan and execute studies in consultation with the scientists in the group, including the analysis, interpretation, and presentation of the scientific results. 
• Responsible for data entry, data analysis in a timely manner, and preparation of clearly articulated experimental reports.
• Manage inventory of nonclinical compounds, samples, and reference materials for in vivo studies cross various groups.
• Ability to learn new techniques quickly, and continuously improve efficiency of in vivo and ex vivo workflow cross teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• 0-4 years of work experience, preferably in an industrial setting.
• Experience in molecular biology techniques including RNA/DNA/protein extraction, qPCR, and ELISA.
• Experience in rodent handling, dosing, and blood/tissue collection and necropsy. Specific experience in CNS dosing (IT, and ICV) is a plus but not required.
• Experience in automation systems including liquid handlers is highly desirable.
• Ability to follow SOP/IACUC, execute, analyze, interpret, troubleshoot, and optimize experiments.
• Excellent lab technique and the ability to work independently.
• Good documentation of all experimental procedures and results in compliance with Electronic Lab Notebook guidelines
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

U.S. Pay Range

$67,800.00 - $95,600.00

The pay range reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education. This role is eligible for an annual short-term incentive award (e.g., bonus or sales incentive) and an annual long-term incentive award (e.g., equity).

Alnylam’s robust Total Rewards package is designed to support your overall health and well-being. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a lifestyle reimbursement program, flexible spending and health savings accounts and a 401(k)with a generous company match. Eligible employees enjoy paid time off, wellness days, holidays, and two company-wide recharge breaks. We also offer generous family resources and leave. Our commitment to your well-being reflects our belief that caring for our people fuels the impact we create together.

Learn more about these and additional benefits offered by Alnylam by visiting the Benefits section of the Careers website: https://www.alnylam.com/careers

About Alnylam

We are the leader in RNAi therapeutics – a revolutionary approach with the potential to transform the lives of people with rare and common diseases. Built on Nobel Prize-winning science, Alnylam has delivered the breakthroughs that made RNAi therapeutics possible and are just at the beginning of what’s possible. Our deep pipeline, late-stage programs, and bold vision reflect our core values: fierce innovation, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, open culture and commitment to people. We're proud to be a globally recognized top employer, where an authentic, inclusive culture and breakthrough thinking fuel one another.

At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, pregnancy status or related conditions, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital or familial status, political affiliation, age, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law. Alnylam is an E-Verify Employer.