Senior Research Associate, Platform RNA Sciences
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 in Platform RNA Sciences at Sail Biomedicines will focus on advancing the company's programmable circular RNA technology. Daily tasks include optimizing eRNA purification processes, conducting experiments to assess circularization efficiency, and producing eRNA for various projects. The role also involves data analysis, maintaining detailed documentation, and presenting findings to the team.
- 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 4+ years or M.S. with 2+ years of full-time industry or academic research experience
- Experience using data analysis and information management tools, such as Excel, Graphic Prism, JMP, SnapGene, Benchling
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at once while knowing how to prioritize
- Strong collaborative spirit and communication skills
- Excellent record keeping
Nice to have
- Experience in RNA production and purification
- Familiarity with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) or other column-based purification/analytic methods
- Experience in cell culture and assays to monitor protein expression (e.g., ELLA, ELISA, IncuCyte, flow cytometry)
What you get
- Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000
Worth weighing
- The role involves a significant focus on experimental work and data analysis, which may not appeal to those seeking a more strategic or managerial position.
- The salary range is provided, but no additional benefits or perks are mentioned, which could be a consideration for candidates.
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Listed by Sail Biomedicines on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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