Scientist Jobs at Intellia Therapeutics
Step into a breakthrough scientific career with one of the world’s leading genome-editing companies. This opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking scientist jobs that allow them to make real contributions to next-generation cell therapy. At Intellia Therapeutics, this Associate Scientist role empowers Life Science Graduates to explore cutting-edge CRISPR, mRNA, and CAR-T technologies while building a rewarding future in one of the most in-demand Jobs in the USA.
About the Company
Intellia Therapeutics is a pioneering genome-editing biotechnology company dedicated to delivering curative treatments through CRISPR innovation. With a culture built on curiosity and bold scientific exploration, Intellia remains at the forefront of global biotechnology advancement. For those searching for scientist jobs or competitive associate scientist jobs, Intellia offers an environment that values creativity, collaboration, and scientific excellence.
Job Details:Â
- Job Title: Associate Scientist, Cell Therapy
- Location: Cambridge, MA
- Job Type: Full-time
- Requisition ID: R1158
Role Overview
The Associate Scientist will support research and development of CRISPR/Cas9-edited and mRNA-CAR T cell therapies for oncology and autoimmune diseases. This role involves conducting in-vitro and in-vivo studies, optimizing T-cell engineering workflows, and collaborating across functional teams to advance Intellia’s cell therapy programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute lab activities supporting the development of genome-edited and mRNA-CAR T cell therapies.
- Perform assays to assess and optimize the delivery of genetic or mRNA cargo to immune cells.
- Conduct in vitro immunoassays (e.g., cytotoxicity, cytokine release) to evaluate potency and specificity of engineered T cells.
- Utilize murine models to assess therapeutic efficacy and support in vivo study execution.
- Work cross-functionally within a matrixed organization to advance understanding of CAR T, mRNA, and LNP biology.
Required Education & Experience for Scientist Jobs
- Master’s degree in Biological Sciences, Bioengineering, Medical Biotechnology, or a related field + 2 years industry lab experience,
OR - Bachelor’s degree in a related field + 4 years industry lab experience.
Required Technical Skills
- Human T-cell or PBMC culture and manipulation.
- Multi-color flow cytometry (up to 6 markers).
- In-vitro T-cell assays, including cytokine quantification (ELISA/MSD) and cytotoxicity assays with tumor cell lines.
- Animal handling, including i.v., i.p., and s.c. injections, and murine model development.
- Processing animal tissues (e.g., spleen) into single-cell suspensions for downstream analyses.
Why Join Intellia for Scientist Jobs?
Intellia is committed to developing curative genome-editing treatments for severe and life-threatening diseases. The company operates with four core values—One, Explore, Disrupt, Deliver—and fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, innovation, and high scientific standards. Intellia’s mission-driven environment encourages pushing boundaries to create transformative therapies for patients.
