Job description
NovaBio Therapeutics is seeking a highly skilled Senior Scientist to join our Boston-based team on the next generation of therapeutic discovery. You will lead advanced experiments, drive project milestones, and collaborate across discovery and preclinical workflows to advance transformative biotech solutions.
This role offers the opportunity to work at the interface of biology and data, contribute to cutting-edge platforms, and shape our research pipeline in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibility
- Lead design and execution of experiments in molecular biology and cell culture for target discovery.
- Develop and validate assay platforms including qPCR, ELISA, and strategic readouts for preclinical programs.
- Analyze complex data sets, interpret results, and present actionable insights to cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with biology, chemistry, and analytics teams to translate discoveries into robust preclinical plans.
- Ensure rigorous documentation, data integrity, and compliance with GLP/GMP where applicable.
- Mentor junior scientists, oversee lab operations, safety, and experimental workflows.
- Design and optimize genome editing experiments (CRISPR/Cas) and related validation strategies.
- Manage vendor relationships, reagent procurement, and assay optimization to accelerate timelines.
Qualification
- PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field; or a Master’s with extensive industry experience.
- 5+ years of biotech or life sciences research with demonstrated target validation and project leadership.
- Strong hands-on expertise in cell culture, molecular biology techniques, gene editing (CRISPR/Cas), and assay development.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools (R, Python) and solid statistical acumen to guide decision-making.
- Proven ability to design robust experiments, troubleshoot effectively, and communicate results to stakeholders.
- Excellent collaboration, written and oral communication, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Experience with GLP/GMP environments and meticulous laboratory documentation and compliance.