Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 12 hours ago
Senior Research Associate/ Senior Scientist, Core Research
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $155K/yr
2+ years expIonis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a pioneering company in RNA-targeted medicines, dedicated to driving innovation in drug discovery and transforming lives. They are seeking a Senior Research Associate/Senior Scientist for their Core Research team to conduct groundbreaking research on how ASOs target RNA and modulate gene expression, contributing to the development of the next generation of ASO medicines.
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Responsibilities
Perform basic research to increase our understanding of how ASOs target RNA to modulate the expression of genes
Become an integral part of an interdisciplinary and energetic team of scientists in the Ionis Core Research group
Qualification
Required
Ph.D degree in biochemistry, molecular biology or cell biology with at least 2 years of post-grad laboratory experience; or a M.S. with at least 3 years post-grad laboratory experience
Extensive experience in the RNA field with a focus on RNA metabolism, transcription, gene regulation, or epigenetics
Extensive experience with basic laboratory techniques such as cell culture, transfection, qPCR, cloning, and western blotting
Experience with advanced laboratory techniques frequently used in RNA research such as ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, FISH, SHAPE, and CRISPR editing
Proven track record of innovative research, including publications in top tier scientific journals
Self-starter who is a critical thinker, has a strong work ethic and is not afraid to take risks
Outstanding organizational, communication and team skills
Ability to be productive and successful in an intense work environment
Benefits
Ionis offers an excellent benefits package!
Company
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
For three decades, Ionis has invented medicines that bring better futures to people with serious diseases.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.45B2025-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Equity· $500.3M
2023-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Brett P. Monia
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Bastings
Senior Vice President, Development Strategy
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