Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We are pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. With five currently marketed medicines for serious diseases and an expansive late-stage pipeline, we continue to build upon our groundbreaking innovations in science and technology to provide greater value to patients; and we are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.
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SENIOR SCIENTIST, CORE ANTISENSE RESEARCHSummaryWe are seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our Core Antisense Research Group. This position offers the opportunity to do groundbreaking science and make discoveries that will create the next generation of nucleic acid-based medicines. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading innovative research projects and will become an integral part of an interdisciplinary and energetic team of scientists.
Requirements

• Ph.D. in biochemistry or molecular biology with a focus on RNA biology or gene regulation
• Experience with advanced laboratory techniques such as ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, CLIP-seq, SHAPE-seq, and CRISPR editing
• Proven track record of innovative research, including publications in top tier scientific journals
• Self-starter who is a critical thinker, has a strong work ethic and not afraid to take risks
• Outstanding organizational, communication and team skills
• Ability to be productive and successful in an intense work environment

Please visit our website, http://www.ionis.com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition # IONIS003400
Ionis offers an excellent benefits package! Follow this link for more details: Ionis BenefitsFull Benefits Link: https://www.ionis.com/careers/working-at-ionis/#:~:text=to Applicants »-,Benefits,-Employees are rewardedThe pay scale for this position is $118,072 to $145,889
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