Research Associate I/Ii, Non-Clinical Bioanalysis

Position Overview:

Beam is looking for a highly energetic and motivated individual to join our growing Non-Clinical Bioanalysis team in the Non-Clinical Development Department. The Research Associate I/II will be responsible for executing bioanalytical assays (including ELISA, MSD, and qPCR) to support non-clinical development of Beam's drug candidates. This is an opportunity to learn highly marketable bioanalytical skills using state-of-the-art technologies with mentorship from experts in the field of bioanalysis. This role will be joining a dynamic team, please apply if you have a passion for curing genetic diseases with base editing technologies!

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of novel bioanalytical assays to support Beam's pharmacology and toxicology in vivo studies.

• Gain necessary skills to use automated liquid handler robots in the execution of bioanalytical assays

• Act as point person for data analysis following assay execution.

• Participate in the presentation of data to the Bioanalytical group.

• Rigorously document experimental execution using an electronic notebook, highlighting all deviations from standard operating procedures.

• Keep abreast of compliance trainings, strive to maintain a safe laboratory environment, oversee laboratory consumable inventory and order new supplies as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in scientific field (Biochemistry or Molecular Biology preferred).

• Undergraduate research experience preferred with 0-2 years of biotechnology or pharmaceutical experience. Level will be commensurate with experience.

• Experience with plate-based assays such as ELISA and qPCR a plus.

• Competencies with the full suite of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Teams)

• Strong verbal and written communicator.

• Attention to detail with a mind for critical thought seeking to always improve our executional paradigms.

• Organized and capable of managing one's own schedule.

• Less than 5% travel required.

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time and lift 50 lbs.

• Onsite position at Beam's Cambridge location in the heart of Kendall Square.