Research Associate Job at GForce Life Sciences, Lexington, MA

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  • GForce Life Sciences
  • Lexington, MA

Job Description

Research Associate I or II

12-month contract

Lexington, MA

Purpose:

Support multiple research projects focused on accelerating the evaluation and clinical translation of RNA-based therapies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform siRNA compound screening and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies
  • Execute cellular/molecular biology techniques:
  • Mammalian cell culture
  • RNA extraction & RT-qPCR
  • Protein extraction & western blots
  • ELISA and MSD assays
  • Histology techniques: IHC, in situ hybridization, standard staining
  • Conduct in vivo testing: mouse dosing (SC/IV), necropsy, sample analysis
  • Analyze and present experimental data in team meetings
  • Maintain detailed lab notebooks and write SOPs and technical reports
  • Collaborate closely with the research team to address key efficacy questions

Qualifications:

  • Level I: Associate’s degree + 1–3 years lab experience
  • Level II: BS/BA + 3–4 years in drug discovery (pharma preferred)
  • Must have hands-on experience with qPCR and western blotting
  • Animal handling and dosing experience preferred
  • Flow cytometry/cell sorting a plus
  • Strong communication skills, team collaboration, and ability to drive projects forward independently

Top Skills Desired by Hiring Manager:

  1. Laboratory experience/science background
  2. RNA isolation and qPCR
  3. Protein isolation and western blots

Job Tags

Contract work,

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