Scientist — Antisense Oligonucleotide Research

Job overview

The Scientist — Antisense Oligonucleotide Research role is onsite in San Diego, CA, and pays $90,000–$120,000 per year. The scientist reports to the Associate Director, ASO Strategy Research, and joins n-Lorem’s Discovery and Research team, which develops antisense therapies for nano-rare diseases. The foundation says it provides personalized experimental ASO treatments to patients for free, for life. The role advances antisense oligonucleotide strategies through in vitro screening, mechanism-of-action studies, and molecular and cellular biology experiments. Findings and reproducible records support compound evaluation, research decisions, and development of novel therapeutics.

What you'll do

• Execute, troubleshoot, and analyze in vitro screening experiments for ASO design, optimization, and compound evaluation
• plan and conduct molecular and cellular biology experiments
• collaborate across teams to inform therapeutic development
• maintain electronic laboratory records
• analyze and communicate results
• develop reproducible procedures
• support program timelines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

scientist

antisense oligonucleotide research

san diego ca

n-lorem

$90,000–$120,000/year

biotechnology

drug discovery

in vitro screening

molecular biology

cell biology

qpcr

western blot

elisa

nano-rare diseases

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 403(b)
• four weeks of paid vacation.

Why this role

The posting seeks a bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent experience in oligonucleotide research and discovery, with 2+ years of industry experience strongly preferred; hands-on qPCR, protein analysis, cloning, and high-throughput screening experience are listed.

About the employer

n-Lorem is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Sector: 54.