Senior Research Associate
Sail Biomedicines · Cambridge, MA
Posted about a month ago · $70,000 - $105,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 32 days Sail Biomedicines 's roles stay open a median of 61 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Sail Biomedicines 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Sail Biomedicines
- high 9 stale, 0 reposted of 12 open
- Hiring momentum
- 14 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Sail Biomedicines 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Sail Biomedicines .
About this role
The Senior Research Associate at Sail Biomedicines will be involved in the development of targeted lipid nanoparticle formulations for drug delivery. This role includes hands-on experimental work, data analysis, and collaboration with various teams to enhance the company's delivery platform for precision-targeted therapeutics. Responsibilities include synthesizing and optimizing nanoparticle formulations, conducting evaluations, and maintaining accurate documentation of experiments.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
- 1–3+ years of relevant laboratory experience (industry experience preferred)
- Hands-on experience in nanoparticle formulation, bioconjugation, protein modification, or related areas
- Foundational understanding of lipid nanoparticle systems and/or nucleic acid delivery technologies
- Understanding of experimental design principles and ability to execute and optimize established protocols
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet timelines
Nice to have
- Experience with one or more of the following is desirable: Chromatography systems (e.g., ÄKTA)
- Tangential flow filtration (TFF)
- DLS, zeta potential, UV-Vis, fluorescence-based assays
- SDS-PAGE or mass spectrometry
What you get
- Salary Range: $70,000 - $105,000
Worth weighing
- The role requires hands-on experimental work in a fast-paced environment, which may not suit everyone.
- The posting emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, indicating a need for strong interpersonal skills.
- No specific information on additional benefits or perks beyond salary is provided.
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