This position is onsite at our Cambridge, MA site.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute screening assays to enable drug discovery, aided by high-throughput liquid handlers.
• Culture, maintain and transfect a variety of mammalian cell lines, such as immortalized cell lines and primary cells.
• Support the development of novel molecular, cellular and functional assays for our internal therapeutic pipeline.
• Perform standard molecular biology techniques (e.g. PCR, qPCR, ELISA, Western blot, etc.).
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team in a dynamic, matrixed environment to achieve shared company deadlines.
• Clearly document experiments, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and data in an electronic lab notebook (ELN).
• Communicate and present experimental design and findings with colleagues and project teams

Basic Qualifications

• BS or MS in Biology, Molecular Biology, Genomics, Biochemistry or a related field with 2-4+ years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience.
• Strong understanding of molecular and cell biology.
• Experience growing, maintaining and transfecting mammalian cell lines.
• Hands-on experience using liquid handlers is essential.
• Experienced in design and execution of molecular and cellular assays.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced technical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with specific liquid handlers such as the Beckman Echo, Agilent Bravo and Hamilton STAR/STAR V.
• Experience with primary hepatocytes or other primary human cells is highly beneficial.
• Past experience with RNA editing and/or RNA oligonucleotides.
• Next-generation sequencing library preparation, including single-cell methods.
• Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional teams.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and innovative environment at the frontier of computational biology, machine learning, and drug discovery.
• Highly competitive compensation, including meaningful stock ownership.
• Comprehensive benefits - including health, vision, and dental coverage for employees and families, employee and family assistance program.
• Flexible work environment - including flexible hours, extended long weekends, holiday shutdown, unlimited personal days.
• Maternity and parental leave top-up coverage, as well as new parent paid time off.
• Focus on learning and growth for all employees - learning and development budget & lunch and learns.
• Facilities located in the heart of Toronto - the epicenter of machine learning and AI research and development, and in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Mass. - a global center of biotechnology and life sciences.

Deep Genomics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Deep Genomics thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.