Research Associate, In Vitro Pharmacology

Who We Are:
We are an integrated genetic medicines and lipid nanoparticle delivery company developing targeted, disease-modifying medicines for patients with life-limiting genetic diseases. Our treatments address the underlying genetic cause in underserved populations and have the potential to tremendously impact the quality and length of patients' lives.
At ReCode, we bring a unique blend of rigor, creativity, and curiosity to our high-hurdle mission: powering the next wave of genetic medicine through superior delivery. Our team is uniquely positioned to tackle this challenge, given our extensive experience in lipid nanoparticle delivery, mRNA design and optimization, mRNA manufacturing, gene editing, and rare disease drug development. Our selective organ targeting (SORT) LNP platform is uniquely differentiated to enable the delivery of diverse genetic payloads to tissues beyond the liver.
Summary of Position:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the In vitro pharmacology Team in Menlo Park. The responsibilities of this role will be to establish primary cultures, maintain and carry out screening of LNPs. Working here the individual is expected to gain hands on training in developing knockdown cell-models and in cell delivery methods including aerosol delivery to cells. The successful candidate will collaborate with an inter-disciplinary team of ReCode scientists and will have access to excellent experimental and analytical facilities.
Responsibilities:

• Support cell banking activities.
• Contribute to lab management activities.
• Plan and perform experiments and analyze data with supervision.
• Coordinate with fellow researchers within the team to plan for cell culture requirements.
• Support drug screening efforts.
• Cell culture, maintenance and QC of mammalian cell lines and primary cells.
• Prepare aliquots of media, PBS, antibodies, supplements, and inventory management.
• Present data at group meetings.

Qualifications:

• Lab experience in cell culture.
• Experience establishing primary cell culture from clinical samples is a plus.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's in biology or related field.
• Ability to maintain accurate and well-organized laboratory records.

Salary Range: 70-85K*

• Please note that for remote positions, salary may be adjusted for cost of living

Benefits Offered:

• Employee discounts at hotspots
• Mental health support for employees & their families
• Company 401k contribution
• FSA available, including a lifestyle spending account subsidized by company
• No premium cost for employees - 100% subsidized by ReCode for full-time employees
• 15 days of company paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown (usually the last week of the year)

ReCode Therapeutics (www.recodetx.com) offers a competitive compensation/benefits package with a friendly, collaborative culture that values employee engagement and ongoing career development.
ReCode Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.