Associate Scientist, Protein Sciences at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals | Apply Now
A rare chance has emerged for aspiring scientists as Alnylam Pharmaceuticals seeks an Associate Scientist in Protein Sciences. This position is based in Cambridge, MA, and is ideal for candidates with a BS/MS in a relevant field and 0–1 years of experience.
- Position: Associate Scientist II, Protein Sciences
- Location: Cambridge, MA, United States
About Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies based on RNA interference (RNAi). The company operates in the biotechnology sector and is dedicated to advancing the science of RNAi to address significant unmet medical needs. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Alnylam is committed to transforming the lives of patients through its cutting-edge research and development efforts.
Associate Scientist Role Description
In this Associate Scientist role, the successful candidate will join the protein sciences team to contribute to protein production and conjugation efforts. The candidate must be independent, goal-oriented, technically competent, and able to efficiently work across multiple projects. This lab-based position requires enthusiasm, innovation, and a strong scientific background in protein purification, bio-conjugation, and analytical techniques.
Qualifications
- BS/MS in Biochemistry or related fields.
- 0–1 years of relevant laboratory experience.
- Knowledge of bioconjugation and protein analysis techniques.
- Experience with HPLC, TFF, UV–Vis and chromatography.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented and a team player.
Associate Scientist – Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the protein sciences team to deliver and validate proteins and protein conjugates at various production scales.
- Design, plan, and perform protein conjugation experiments to support in vitro and in vivo evaluations, contributing to project-related scientific activities with some guidance from team members.
- Support the purification, buffer exchange, characterization, and QC of protein and oligonucleotide conjugates by utilizing UV–Vis spectroscopy and HPLC
- Contribute to the maintenance of laboratory infrastructure and equipments.
- Support group organization, productivity, and expertise through collaboration and idea exchange.
- Assist in optimizing inventory system for proteins and protein conjugates.
- Meet quality, quantity, and timeline expectations for all assigned projects.
- Support discovery efforts in protein sciences.
- Maintain accurate and complete electronic notebook records.
- Communicate experimental plans and data to multiple cross-functional scientific teams.
This Associate Scientist opportunity at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals presents an exciting pathway for recent graduates to kickstart their careers in protein sciences. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline to seize this chance to contribute to groundbreaking research.
