Job Title:
Senior Research Associate
Location:
San Diego, CA
Position type:
FLSA:
Full time
Non-Exempt
Department:
Finance ID:
Biology
7300-2Q24-1
Profoundly Improve People's lives by Revolutionizing the Delivery of RNA Therapeutics At Avidity Biosciences, we are passionate about the impact of every employee in realizing our vision of improving people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics. Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs, which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies. If you are a committed, solution-oriented thinker, join us in making a difference and become part of our growing culture that is integrated, collaborative, agile and focused on the needs of patients.
Avidity Biosciences, Inc.'s mission is to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs ). Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform, Avidity demonstrated the first-ever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare muscle diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is broadening the reach of AOCs with its advancing and expanding pipeline, including programs in cardiology and immunology through internal discovery efforts and key partnerships. Avidity is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information about our AOC platform, clinical development pipeline, and people, please visit and engage with us on LinkedIn and Twitter .
The Opportunity
Avidity is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Research Associate to join our Discovery Biology team who can assist with ongoing studies that aim to expand our AOC platform. This is a hands-on research position, and a successful candidate will have a proven record of producing exceptional results in a laboratory setting.
What You Will Contribute
- Perform experimental assays in support of Avidity's AOC platform expansion programs
- Execute and troubleshoot detailed protocols and techniques necessary for several molecular and cellular biology assays
- Maintain and manipulate mammalian cells in culture
- Adapt protocols and techniques to high-throughput assays in 96- & 384-well plate-based formats
- Collaborate with other members of the Discovery Biology team as well as other teams throughout Avidity to deliver on corporate goals
- Analyze data and interpret results into a professional, presentable format
- Document procedures and results in an electronic lab notebook
What We Seek
- B.S./B.A. degree in the biological sciences with a minimum of 2 years of relevant wet lab experience, preferably in an industry setting
- Proficient with mammalian cell culture, including maintenance and passaging of immortalized cell lines and primary cells and cellular transfections.
- Proficient in techniques critical for molecular and cellular biology experiments, including immunohistochemistry and ELISA. Experience in RNAscope and Flow Cytometry is desired.
- Background in Central Nervous System Biology is desired.
- Demonstrated strong skills in aseptic techniques as well as proper handling of chemotherapeutics and protein biologics
- Proficient computer and data analysis skills, specifically with Microsoft Office Suite and GraphPad Prism
- Enthusiastic attitude to work independently, troubleshoot assays, and in a project team-oriented environment
Physical Requirements/Demands- Repeating motions that may include the fingers, wrists, hands and/or legs
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
- Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds.
- Operating machinery and laboratory equipment
Environmental Conditions- Low temperatures
- Noisy environments
- Exposure to general laboratory environment conditions.
- Exposure to general office environment conditions.
What We Will Provide To You
The base salary range for this role is $40/hr. - $45/hr. The final compensation will be commensurate with relevant experience, skillset, internal equity and market factors.
Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits, including the opportunity for annual and spot bonuses, stock options, and RSUs, as well as a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition, the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, and LTD and four weeks of time off.
A commitment to learning and development, which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Avidity employees, opportunities for job-specific training offered by industry, and an education reimbursement program.
Avidity Biosciences
10578 Science Center Dr. Suite 125
San Diego, CA
92121
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