Associate Scientist

At Merida Biosciences we are pioneering true precision medicines for antibody-driven diseases. We specifically target pathogenic antibodies and their cellular sources with bespoke Fc biotherapeutics engineered to selectively and completely eliminate the root causes of autoimmune and allergic diseases and to achieve deep durable responses while preserving essential immunity. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our mission to transform treatment paradigms across the spectrum of antibody-driven diseases.

Associate Scientist (Merida Biosciences Inc.; Cambridge MA): The Associate Scientist is a skilled lab-based in vitro biologist with an immunology background who is driven to contribute to a rigorous scientific environment and is a consummate team player. The Associate Scientist will be an integral member of a diverse drug discovery team with ample opportunity to progress their career development in drug discovery as we launch and grow as a company.

Specific responsibilities include: Helping to drive multiple autoimmune programs to Development Candidate and IND; Designing and executing in vitro experiments to support preclinical drug discovery including disease modeling toxicology and validation to deeply characterize our molecules; Independently developing and executing quantitative assays (ELISAs cell proliferation assays etc.) to support compound progression; Interpreting summarizing and presenting research findings in internal scientific meetings as part of the companys collaborative learning culture; and Actively participating in and partnering with multidisciplinary drug discovery teams and CROs.

Minimum requirements: Bachelors degree or equivalent in Biology Biotechnology or related field plus 5 years of experience as a biologist with an immunology background. Alternatively will accept Masters degree or equivalent in Biology Biotechnology or related field plus 3 years of experience as a biologist with an immunology background.

Must have: 3 years of experience culturing and assaying human or mouse immune cells and cell lines using standard cell biology and molecular techniques (flow cytometry ELISAs PCR). Ability to work within a dynamic matrixed environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

Merida Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age color disability gender national origin race religion sexual orientation veteran status or any classification protected by federal state or local law.

Note to Employment Agencies: Please do not forward any agency resumes. The company will not be responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited.

Salary: $105000 to $145000 per year.

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