Senior Research Associate, High-Throughput RNA Production
Sail Biomedicines · Cambridge, MA
Posted 23 days ago · $75,000 - $95,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 days Sail Biomedicines 's roles stay open a median of 23 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Sail Biomedicines 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Sail Biomedicines
- moderate 3 stale, 0 reposted of 9 open
- Hiring momentum
- 11 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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 will focus on high-throughput RNA production to support Sail Biomedicines' innovative programmable circular RNA technology. Responsibilities include cloning plasmid constructs, generating RNA through in vitro transcription, conducting analytic assays, managing inventories, and collaborating with team members to enhance workflows. The role requires attention to detail and effective communication to present findings and contribute to scientific discussions.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Sail Biomedicines as an employer.
What you need
- B.S. in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant full-time industry or academic research experience, or M.S. in Life Sciences
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at once efficiently
- Strong collaborative spirit and communication skills
- Excellent record keeping
Nice to have
- Experience in molecular biology including cloning, RNA production and purification
- Familiarity with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) or other column-based purification/analytic methods
- Experience with automated liquid handling systems (e.g., Hamilton) and high-throughput laboratory workflows
- Experience using data analysis and information management tools, such as Excel, Graphic Prism, SnapGene, Benchling
- Experience in inventory management
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided is $75,000 - $95,000
- The role involves a fast-paced environment which may require adaptability to changing priorities
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