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Senior Research Associate, Genome Sciences & Engineering

Stylus Medicine · Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

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About Stylus Medicine

Stylus Medicine, Inc. is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing transformative in vivo genetic medicines. Backed by Khosla.

About the role

Stylus Medicine is seeking a Senior Research Associate to join our Genome Sciences & Engineering team. In this role, the Senior Research Associate will drive the execution of cell-based assays and high-throughput screening workflows to advance the company’s LSR-based genome editing platforms. This role is ideal for a collaborative, organized, and creative scientist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys tackling complex problems to expand the frontiers of genome editing. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • BS with 3+ years or MS with 1+ years relevant experience in cell biology, molecular biology, or a related field
  • Experience conducting high-throughput cell-based screens, proficiency with primary T cells, hepatocytes, and/or cancer cell lines, working with LNPs preferred
  • Hands-on experience with gene editing technologies (e.g. CRISPR nucleases, recombinases, base editors, or transcriptional effectors)
  • Familiarity with laboratory automation platforms for cell-based screening workflows, flow cytometry
  • Experience with nucleic acid QC methods, including TapeStation, Qubit, NanoDrop, and qPCR
  • Track record of independently generating precise, reproducible data and performing rigorous quantitative analysis
More about this role

Stylus Medicine is developing transformative in vivo genetic medicines to unlock cures. Stylus combines engineered recombinases with non-viral delivery to specifically encode therapeutics. The company’s approach is versatile and modular, with potential therapeutic application across oncology, autoimmune, genetic diseases, and beyond.

Stylus Medicine is seeking a Senior Research Associate to join our Genome Sciences & Engineering team. In this role, the Senior Research Associate will drive the execution of cell-based assays and high-throughput screening workflows to advance the company’s LSR-based genome editing platforms. This role is ideal for a collaborative, organized, and creative scientist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys tackling complex problems to expand the frontiers of genome editing.

  • Execute cell-based assays and high-throughput (HT) screening workflows that advance platform and program objectives, working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
  • Develop and execute arrayed and pooled HT screening campaigns with rigor and reproducibility
  • Troubleshoot experiments, analyze data, and translate results into actionable scientific...

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