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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals · 2 days ago

Scientist, Research (Targeted Delivery)

positionCambridge, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$110K/yr - $166K/yr
date0+ years exp

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is a leader in RNAi therapeutics, seeking a Scientist to join their Research Department. The role involves advancing RNAi therapeutics through targeted delivery by designing and executing analytical assays and characterizing ligand-receptor interactions.

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H1B Sponsor Likelynote
Hiring Manager
Jeannine Ripley
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Responsibilities

Contribute to an interdisciplinary team focused on expanding targeted delivery into new cell types and tissues
Design, optimize, and execute a wide range of analytical and biophysical assays to assess the identity, purity, stability, and aggregation propensity of ligand candidates
Analyze and interprete complex data from various techniques to guide the selection and engineering of ligand with optimal biophysical properties
Establish tools, techniques, and assays to identify and characterize new receptors to unlock targeted delivery into new cell types and tissues
Transparently communicate results with key stakeholders throughout the organization

Qualification

Receptor biologyLigand/receptor characterizationBiophysical assaysProtein biophysicsHigh-throughput automationCommunication

Required

PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related field
0-3 years of experience in biopharma setting
Expertise in receptor biology and characterizing ligand/receptor interactions using ELISA, Western blot, FP, ITC, and BLI/SPR
Strong background in protein biophysics to characterize the ligand using DSF, DLS SEC
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) are essential

Preferred

Familiarity with high-throughput automation setup

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
A lifestyle reimbursement program
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
A 401(k) with a generous company match
Paid time off
Wellness days
Holidays
Two company-wide recharge breaks
Generous family resources and leave

Company

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization.
dateFounded in 2002
location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.alnylam.com

H1B Sponsorship

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (18)
2021 (19)
2020 (7)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.55B
Key Investors
Blackstone Life SciencesBlackstone CreditRegeneron
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $661.25M
2022-09-12Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2022-03-04IPO

Leadership Team

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Yvonne Greenstreet
Chief Executive Officer
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Jeff Poulton
Chief Financial Officer
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