Larimar Therapeutics Associate Scientist Job | BS/MS Molecular Biology Candidates Apply Nowย
Looking to make a meaningful impact in the treatment of rare diseases? Larimar Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotech company pioneering therapies for complex conditions like Friedreichโs ataxia, is hiring an Associate Scientist. Based in King of Prussia, this role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge biologics using a novel cell-penetrating peptide technology in a collaborative and innovative environment.ย
Job Posting: Associate Scientist
Job Type:ย Full-time
Description
The Company:
Larimar Therapeutics Inc. is a publicly held clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for patients suffering from complex rare diseases using its novel cell-penetrating peptide technology platform. Our lead product candidate, Nomlabofusp (CTI-1601), is a subcutaneously administered, recombinant fusion protein intended to deliver human frataxin (FXN), an essential protein, to the mitochondria of patients with Friedreichโs ataxia.
Job Responsibilities:
Larimar seeks an Associate Scientist for our King of Prussia-based R&D laboratory. As our Associate Scientist, you must be creative and motivated, possess expertise in cell biology, protein purification, and/or assay development techniques, and contribute to developing our novel, cell-penetrating peptide-based platform for biologics delivery.
Requirements
Qualifications: This role requires a BA/BS degree with at least 1-5 years of industry experience or an MS degree with relevant research experience in molecular biology, cell biology, or a related life science discipline. Prior experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry is preferred, as is experience in mitochondrial biology, protein degradation, and/or neurodegeneration.
Benefits:
Larimar Therapeutics offers all employees incentive stock options, a comprehensive benefits plan, including a 401 (k), and a flexible PTO policy.
Equal-Opportunity Employment
We are committed to equal employment principles and strive to attract, develop, and retain talent from diverse communities. Our employment policies and decisions are non-discriminatory.
Keywords: Larimar Therapeutics, Associate Scientist, Job Posting, Biotechnology, Rare Diseases, Cell Biology, Protein Purification, Mitochondrial Biology
