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Flagship Pioneering's venture creation engine has conceived and created companies such as Moderna Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MRNA), Rubius Therapeutics (NASDAQ: RUBY), Sana Biotechnology (NASDAQ: SANA), Generate Biomedicines, and Tessera Therapeutics. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has applied its unique hypothesis-driven innovation process to originate and foster more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in over $212 billion in aggregate value.
The Company:
Quotient Therapeutics, Inc. is a privately held, early-stage company developing a novel genomics platform and therapeutics for diseases with a large unmet need.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic Research Associate in Histology/Molecular Biology to join our passionate team. The candidate will work closely with scientists to advance multiple aspects of our R&D programs at Quotient Therapeutics. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, able to thrive in a fast-paced, action-oriented team environment with a clear passion for science and impact.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drive scientific efforts by processing samples alongside Scientists in the laboratory.
* Support the implementation of novel target discovery platforms, protocols, and other assays.
* Collaborate and communicate with other team members across various functional areas.
Key Skills and Experiences:
* BS or MS degree in biochemistry, molecular or microbiology, or related field.
* Minimum BS and relevant experience.
* Ability to process multiple samples with fine precision using laboratory equipment.
* Hands-on experience in histology processes, DNA handling embedding, sectioning, and staining, are preferred.
* Knowledge and experience of working under HTA regulations.
* Experience of molecular biology and biochemistry techniques: including DNA extraction, NGS library preparation, tissue sectioning and LCM, are highly preferred.
* Knowledge of Immunology, mRNA expression analysis, DNA/RNA purification, or RNA biology and NGS is desirable.
About Flagship
Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health or sustainability.
Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.
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