Senior Scientist, Bioanalytical Development, Preclinical Development

The Role

Life Edit is seeking a seasoned bioanalytical scientist with strong organizational, communication, and strategic skills, and the desire to be part of a highly collaborative and cross-functional team. The selected candidate will develop, execute, qualify, and validate/transfer assays as part of a highly collaborative and cross-functional team to quantitate and characterize Life Edit’s novel RNA-guided nucleases (RGNs) and gene editing programs as they move from research through to preclinical evaluation and eventual clinical advancement

Here’s What You’ll Do

Develop, qualify, and validate (as appropriate) bioanalytical assays (expressions assays including mRNA and protein [ELISA/IHC], anti-AAV capsid nAb, CTL IFN-γ ELISPOT, IgG/IgM, biodistribution and shedding) for all programs and define science-driven, phase appropriate, and risk-based analytical development strategies to support the development candidate during discovery through preclinical evaluation (including GLP) and clinical development advancementEnsure adequate rigorous laboratory practices in a regulatory ready research mannerRepresent Bioanalytical Development on project teamsEvaluate, interpret, and compile bioanalytical data into study reports for regulatory filingCritically summarize and present data internally to interdisciplinary teams as well as externallyWrite SOPs for analytical methods, protocols and reports and provide training on process and equipment

Requirements

PhD in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related life sciences field with at least 5+ years of relevant experience or MS with at least 12+ years of relevant experienceHave knowledge of the execution and implementation of the bioanalytics associated with RNA or AAV gene therapy with gene editing preferredExperience with independent research, leading projects and managing CROsKnowledge of laboratory practices with relevance to GLP/GMP sample handling and analysis with associated documentationExperience with supervising laboratory staff and managing direct reports via positive motivation through clear and transparent communication and mentorshipDemonstrates effective decision-making to steward and prioritize activities to support drug candidate and development programsTrain and mentor scientists on bioanalytical techniques and scientific methodologyProduce formal reports for internal use and regulatory filingsKnowledge of FDA guidance and compliance and ability to oversee assays under prescribed GLP/GMP protocolsGood oral and written communication skills

We’re committed to finding the best ways to support our teams so they can do their best work. We take care of our employees, right from the start.

Health & Wellness

Medical, vision, and dental insurance covered at 90%Low deductible, no co-insurance and no copays for mental health visits (for in-network care)Annual fitness reimbursementEmployer paid for access to wellness apps and programs like Task Human

Financial

Competitive compensation401(k) retirement plans with a 4% employer match and no vesting periodEmployer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insuranceEmployer-sponsored flexible spending accounts (FSA) and dependent care account (DCA)Access to a 1-on-1 financial advisorCommuter reimbursement benefitMonthly cell phone stipend

Time Off & Flexibility

Unlimited paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, family leave, personal days, and bereavement18 paid company holidays, plus an end-of-year holiday shut down12 weeks of parental leaveFederal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), administered by Unum

Development Journey

Insights Discovery training for every employee to make the most of workplace relationshipsOngoing professional development, including manager trainingAccess to LinkedIn Learning, a self-guided online education platform

Why join Life Edit and the ElevateBio ecosystem?

Life Edit Therapeutics is an integrated subsidiary of ElevateBio, a technology-driven cell and gene therapy company that is accelerating access to the cutting-edge technologies and expertise that can change the future of medicine. Our integrated model combines multiple R&D technology platforms – including Life Edit gene editing – and cGMP manufacturing to power the discovery and development of advanced therapeutics. Our ecosystem is designed to enhance speed, delivery, and probability of success to change patient lives.

Life Edit is an integral part of ElevateBio’s ecosystem of platform technologies and is pioneering focused next-generation gene editing technologies and therapeutics. Located in Durham, NC, members of Life Edit work closely with the ElevateBio Research and Development and BaseCamp manufacturing teams in Waltham, MA. Life Edit is advancing therapeutic programs in collaboration with industry partners while building its own internal pipeline of gene editing therapies. We are looking for a unique individual who can continue to lead the cultural development of Life Edit and build on its momentum as an integral part of the ElevateBio ecosystem.

Our Mission

To power the creation of life-transforming cell and gene therapies, at a speed the world deserves.

Our Vision

We seek to be the world’s most indispensable cell and gene therapy technology company, redefining how companies operate, how products are created and how disease is treated.

ElevateBio is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. ElevateBio will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.