About This Role
Biogen’s Gene Therapy Accelerator Unit is driving innovation on both technology and drug discovery process fronts to accelerate gene therapies that may one day help transform the way we treat neurological diseases. We are looking for an innovative, enthusiastic, and dedicated scientist to join our team and contribute to the generation of pioneering gene therapies.

You will work independently and with cross-functional teams to characterize novel cargo design strategies in relevant in vivo and in vitro models.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate AAV vector performance in in vivo and in vitro studies using techniques such as assay development, downstream analysis, and image analysis
• Independently design, execute and analyze assays
• Leverage your exceptional molecular biology skills to contribute to overall vector performance analysis
• Maintain electronic laboratory notebooks, present data to the team, and write study reports

 Who You Are
You are passionate about gene therapy research and use your scientific curiosity to drive novel discoveries. You are a forward-thinker, motivated to learn new skills, and are a team-player who strives to make an impact on patients’ lives.  

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Required Skills

• 3+ years (BS) or 2+ year (MS) of experience in an academic or biotech/pharmaceutical industry setting
• In-depth experience with tissue and cell sample processing (DNA, RNA, and protein isolation and cell-sorting) and downstream analysis (qPCR, ddPCR, Western Blot, ELISA, FACS, IHC/IF)
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture including primary cell lines, primary cells, and iPSC-derived models
• Strong critical thinking, communication, organization, and presentation skills
• Experience with rodent handling and CNS tissue collection

Education

• MS or BS in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or related field

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with AAV or other gene therapy delivery systems in rodents
• Previous experience with NGS sample (rodent, NHP) processing and sequencing (bulk and scRNA-seq)
• Experience with high throughput assay development
• Research experience in neuroscience/neurological disorders

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.