Sr. Research Scientist, RNA Biology

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions. Responsibilities: Lead R&D project to meet business milestones and deliverables, manage project timeline and leverage internal resources to push projects forward. Collaborate with marketing and production team for new product and service development to meet customer’s expectation Design and engineer new IVT mRNA platform technology for next generation novel RNA based therapy development, include but not limit to in vivo CART, T cell engager, cancer vaccine and others. Design and lead the in vitro and in vivo novel mRNA candidate functional assay, and generate, interpret and present data to project team. Maintain an up-to-date accurate lab notebook records of performed studies. Monitors supply inventory and identifies any products required. Maintains work area, equipment, department and all storage areas in a clean, neat and orderly manner. Train junior scientist with following project milestones, help your direct report to set goals, prioritize tasks and adequately communicate top-down organization vision to them. Have regular meeting with your direct reports, discussing priorities and challenges, alignment, decision-making, collaboration, and providing technical guidance on them, make your impact bigger. Provide evaluation and feedbacks for your direct report, encouraging personal improvement, avoid recurring mistakes, and encourage good behaviors. Provide suggestions to hiring, termination and performance review, build a strong team. Perform other duties as needed. Requirements: PhD's degree in molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical science, chemical engineering or related field. >2 years of relevant experience in molecular biology, cellular biology, biochemistry, or related discipline in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. Direct experience with nucleic acid design, synthesis, and assessment in tissue culture or animal models with a robust technical skill set to math. Strong collaborative instinct with good time and resource management skills Broad molecular biology knowledge with the ability to apply engineering principles to solve problems. Works collaboratively with team members to support each other Excellent communication and problem-solving skills A sense of humility and an eagerness to continue to learn and contribute to a supportive team Medical Insurance/Vision Insurance/Dental Insurance 401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) Short Term Disability Insurance New Child Leave Paid Time Off Paid Company Holidays per year Paid Sick Days (earned based on hours worked) Compassionate Leave Jury Duty Leave Personal days Compensation: Salary range: $135,000 – $170,000 total compensation, including bonus, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&DD insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work. GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace. Please note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. GenScript/Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform. #J-18808-Ljbffr GenScript Biotech Corp.