What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Scientist position at intelliatx?
Why Join Intellia?
Our mission is to develop curative genome editing treatments that can positively transform the lives of people living with severe and life-threatening diseases.
Beyond our science, we live our four core values: One, Explore, Disrupt, Deliver and feel strongly that you can achieve more at Intellia. We have a single-minded determination to excel and succeed together. We believe in the power of curiosity and pushing boundaries. We welcome challenging thoughts and imagination to develop innovative solutions. And we know that patients are counting on us to make the promise a reality, so we must maintain high standards and get it done.
We want all of our people to go beyond what is possible. We aren’t constrained by typical end rails, and we aren’t out to just “treat” people. We’re all in this for something more. We’re driven to cure and motivated for change. Just imagine the possibilities of what we can do together.
How You Will Achieve More With Intellia:
Design, synthesis, purification, and characterization of lipids to be formulated into lipid nanoparticles. Propose novel lipids and structure-activity relationships (SAR) based on biological assay data. Use background knowledge in organic chemistry to troubleshoot experiments to achieve research goals. Use analytical tools such as column chromatography, LCMS, and NMR to determine compound structure and provide high quality lipids for formulation. Conduct experiments independently and in collaboration with colleagues in support of project goals. Register compounds in internal chemistry database and assist with maintenance/improvement of existing systems. Communicate research findings with internal stakeholders. Assist in the preparation of peer-reviewed publications, patents, and/or scientific presentations. Assist in chemistry lab operations, including the ordering of supplies and maintenance of equipment.
About You:
Requires a Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Chemistry or a directly related field plus two (2) years of experience as a Researcher, Scientist, or a related occupation in biotech or pharmaceuticals. Experience must include:
Must have two (2) years of experience with the following (experience may be gained concurrently):
Synthesis and purification of lipids for mRNA delivery.
Synthesis and purification of fluorophores and tool compounds.
Fluency in normal and reverse-phase chromatography and NMR structure elucidation.
Compound registration and maintenance/improvement of database systems.
Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) plus five (5) years of experience as a Researcher, Scientist, or a related occupation in biotech or pharmaceuticals in lieu of a Master’s degree plus two (2) years of experience.
40 hours/week, 9:00am-5:00pm.
Cambridge, MA
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