Research Associate / Sr Research Associate

About Us

Our mission is to develop transformational genetic medicines utilizing novel gene editing delivery technologies, with an emphasis on diseases with significant unmet medical need. Our team is advancing multiple innovative approaches to deliver a variety of therapeutic payloads, focusing initially on gene editing in therapeutically relevant cells and tissues. Our world class scientific founders include Professor David Liu (HHMI, Broad and Harvard) and Professor Keith Joung (MGH and Harvard), and we are funded with a significant capital investment by leading life science venture capital firms including Newpath Partners, Atlas Venture, F-Prime Capital, and 5AM Ventures. We believe that our technology has the potential to positively impact patients suffering from severe genetic diseases, and we are committed to building an excellent, science-driven and diverse team that is passionate about making a difference. Nvelop Therapeutics is a stealth-mode biotechnology company based in Cambridge, MA.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and growth-oriented Research Associate / Senior Research Associate to join our downstream process development team. The successful candidate will assist in the development and optimization of downstream unit operations used to purify, concentrate, and formulate biologically derived non-viral delivery vehicles. Working closely with their supervisor, the candidate will contribute to the design of experiments, execute and document experimental work, perform laboratory support work as needed, and analyze data and communicate experimental results.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with purification unit operations such as tangential flow filtration, normal flow filtration, and chromatographic separations, as well as the capability and desire to learn and apply new experimental methodologies. Drive to execute, experimental rigor and scientific curiosity are key! We are a small and growing company, so the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to evolving priorities is a must.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work on projects involving the production and purification of engineered payloads used in genomic and epigenomic editing applications
• Apply methods in cell biology, cell culture, molecular biology, biochemistry, and engineering to advance scientific projects
• Working with supervisor, select the most suitable methodology, and contribute to the design of experiments
• Independently set up and prepare routine experiments as directed. Execute protocols of non-routine experiments with supervision as needed
• Perform calculations, record, and document data in an electronic lab notebook. Analyze data using scientific and statistical methods, and communicate results
• Assist with regular maintenance of critical laboratory reagents and troubleshooting of advanced equipment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field with 0-2 years of industry experience.
• Hands on laboratory experience with normal flow filtration, tangential flow filtration, liquid chromatography, or nanoparticle formulations is desired
• Familiarity with mammalian cell culture and/or experience working with viral vectors/nanoparticles preferred
• Experience using aseptic technique is desired
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills
• Desire to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment

Additional Requirements

• Full time in-person work is necessary for this laboratory-based position
• We work in facilities that require that all individuals working on-site are vaccinated for COVID-19

Position Title and Salary will be commensurate with Experience

We recognize the value of diversity in our workforce and are committed to building a welcoming and supportive working environment. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage.

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunities at this time.