Research Associate, Neurology

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We’re pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. With multiple marketed medicines and a leading pipeline in neurology, cardiology and select areas of high patient needs, we continue to drive innovation in RNA therapies in addition to advancing new approaches in gene editing to provide greater value to patients and are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.

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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, NEUROLOGY

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a motivated and skilled individual to join our Neurology Research group and participate in drug discovery for rare and severe disorders with high unmet medical need. Key responsibilities include administration of antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), tissue sample processing, data collection, and analysis. The successful candidate will have demonstrated aptitude for laboratory work with a strong commitment to the scientific process and will be capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Contribute to in vivo studies in wild-type and transgenic rodents to screen drug compounds for efficacy and tolerability, including preparing dosing solutions, dosing compounds, and performing necropsies
• Generate biochemical analyses in the wet lab using techniques such as RT-qPCR and western blotting
• Laboratory-based experimental research, including but not limited to RNA extraction, qPCR, and small rodent surgeries
• Prepare data presentations and help interpret findings in order to identify the best drug candidates for use in human clinical trials
• Manual and computerized data entry

REQUIREMENTS:
• B.S./M.S. degree in Biology or related field
• Experience with standard molecular biology techniques strongly preferred
• Experience with rodent surgery/handling preferred
• Strong organizational skills, good record-keeping and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a laboratory team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Please visit our website, http://www.ionis.com (http://www.ionis.com) for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition # IONIS004023

Ionis offers an excellent benefits package! Follow this link for more details: Ionis Benefits (https://ionis.com/careers#:~:text=Highly%20competitive%20benefits)

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The pay scale for this position is $70,304 to $87,189

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