Contract Scientist – siRNA & RNA Therapeutics

Location: Cambridge, MA | Department: Biotherapeutics & Genetic Medicine (BGM) | Type: Contract

Are you excited by the potential of RNA-based therapies to transform medicine? We’re seeking a Contract Scientist to join our siRNA research team within the Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine (BGM) department. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and execution of innovative experimental approaches that address key scientific challenges in oligonucleotide therapeutics.

What You’ll DoLead research efforts to advance siRNA platform development for therapeutic applicationsDesign and execute experiments independently, delivering high-quality, reproducible resultsApply a broad range of cell and molecular biology techniques to support RNA-based drug discoveryAnalyze and interpret complex data to guide future research directionsCollaborate across multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation and solve technical challengesContribute to internal reports, presentations, and potentially intellectual property filingsSupport continuous improvement in experimental design, assay development, and lab efficiencyWhat You BringPhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field (MS with 8+ years of relevant experience will also be considered)Strong hands-on experience in:Mammalian cell culturemRNA isolation and quantification (qPCR, sequencing – NGS/Sanger)Protein analysis (ELISA, Western blot)Experience in oligonucleotide therapeutics is a strong plusFamiliarity with CNS disease models and DNA/RNA editing tools is highly desirableProven ability to design and execute experiments efficiently and creativelyExcellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindsetAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic research environment

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on the forefront of RNA science and contribute to the development of next-generation therapeutics.

If you're ready to make an impact, and help shape the future of genetic medicine, please reach out directly to Lindsee Allienello at lallienello @ actalentservices.com!

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cambridge,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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