Job description
NovaGen Research is a leading biotechnology company focused on innovative therapeutics. We are seeking a Senior Biotech Scientist to join our Cambridge, MA team. This role offers the opportunity to drive end-to-end projects from discovery through preclinical validation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate biology insights into viable therapies.
We prize scientific rigor, data-driven decision making, and a collaborative, fast-paced culture. You will contribute to groundbreaking programs in genomics, protein engineering, and translational science, with opportunities for growth and leadership.
Responsibility
- Design and execute experiments to support target validation and optimization in genomics and proteomics.
- Develop and optimize assays (cell-based, biochemical, and molecular) to generate robust data.
- Lead data analysis and interpretation, presenting findings to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Mentor and supervise junior scientists, ensuring compliance with GLP/GXP as applicable.
- Collaborate with translational biology, assay development, and pathology teams to advance programs.
- Establish and document SOPs, methods, and best practices; contribute to patent and publication efforts.
- Drive project planning, risk assessment, and timeline management to meet milestones.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, ensure safety and quality standards, and manage supplies.
Qualification
- PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field with 5+ years of industry experience; or MS with 8+ years of relevant post-graduate experience.
- Strong expertise in molecular biology techniques (PCR, qPCR, sequencing), cell culture, and assay development.
- Proven experience with CRISPR-based gene editing and genome engineering; knowledge of genomics data analysis.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools (R, Python, GraphPad Prism) and data management systems (LIMS, ELN).
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Strong troubleshooting, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities; track record of scientific publications or patents is a plus.
- Experience with GMP/GLP environments and documentation practices.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting with a focus on quality and timelines.