Scientist

Description:

• Seeking a Contract Scientist to support the siRNA group within the Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine (BGM) department.

• This temporary position offers the opportunity to contribute to the design and execution of cutting-edge experimental approaches to address key scientific challenges related to oligonucleotide therapeutics.

• The successful candidate will apply their scientific expertise to drive innovation, collaborate across teams, and support the development of novel RNA-based therapies.

• Lead research efforts within a cross-functional team to advance siRNA platform development for therapeutic applications.

• Resolve key project hurdles and assumptions utilizing available information and technical expertise

• Work autonomously to perform laboratory research or develop methods with minimal supervision, consistently delivering high-quality results.

• Demonstrate expertise in a wide range of relevant technologies and methodologies.

• Conceive and execute novel scientific research that achieves project goals

• Maintain high productivity in the laboratory, ensuring efficiency in experiment execution.

• Analyze and interpret multidisciplinary data, generating conclusions that drive future experimental directions.

• Contribute to internal reports, presentations, and potentially intellectual property filings.

Qualifications:

• PhD (or equivalent experience) in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.

• Alternatively, a Master's degree with 8 years of significant relevant experience may be considered.

• Strong hands-on experience in cell and molecular biology, including mammalian cell culture, mRNA isolation/quantitation by qPCR, sequencing (NGS/Sanger), and protein quantification by ELISA and western blot.

• Experience in oligonucleotide therapeutics is a plus.

• Familiarity with CNS disease models and DNA/RNA editing tools is highly desired.

• Outstanding aptitude for experimental design and execution, efficient assay development and creative problem solving.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced research environment.

• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.