Principal Associate Scientist, Clinical Pathology

Overview

The Principal Associate Scientist role at Alnylam requires strong interpersonal skills, the capacity to multi-task, and the ability to learn and master new techniques. We particularly seek someone who is detail-oriented and who will flourish in a goal-driven team environment under tight deadlines.

This position is onsite and is located in Cambridge, MA.

Key Responsibilities

• Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses (chemistry, hematology, coagulation) of blood, urine, tissue homogenates, and other fluids.
• Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures, when needed.
• Ensures operation of analyzers by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, graphing and summarizing information.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains inter- and intradepartmental workflow by fostering a spirit of cooperation.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Biology, Cell/Molecular Biology, chemistry, or related field with 5-8 years of work experience.
• MT/MLT ASCP Certification
• Proficiency in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting all associated equipment (Chemistry, coagulation and Hematology analyzers).
• Familiarity with data capture systems (ie Pristima) is preferred.
• Excellent lab technique and ability to work independently.
• Experience onboarding and validating new assays.
• Establishing and maintaining reference ranges for multiple species (rat, mouse, nhp, etc).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) are required.
• Excellent organization, documentation, and record-keeping are required.

About Alnylam: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALNY) has led the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a whole new class of innovative medicines with the potential to transform the lives of people afflicted with rare and more prevalent diseases. Based on Nobel Prize-winning science, RNAi therapeutics represent a powerful, clinically validated approach to treating diseases at their genetic source by “interfering” with mRNA that cause or contribute to disease. Since our founding in 2002, Alnylam has led the RNAi Revolution and continues to turn scientific possibility into reality.

Our culture: Our people-first culture is guided by our core values: fiercely innovative, open culture, purposeful urgency, passion for excellence, and commitment to people, and these values influence how we work and the business decisions we make. Thanks to feedback from our employees over the years, we’ve been fortunate to be named a top employer around the world. Alnylam is extremely proud to have been recognized as the #1 Large Employer by Boston Globe Top Places to Work in 2023 for the third consecutive year, one of Science Magazine’s Top Biopharma Employers, one of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2024 by Newsweek, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and UK – among others.

At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. We are dedicated to building an environment where employees can feel that they belong, can bring their authentic selves to work, and achieve to their full potential. By empowering employees to embrace their unique differences at work, our business grows stronger with advanced and original thinking, allowing us to bring groundbreaking medicines to patients. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics prohibited by law.