Research Associate I/II, Vector Biosciences
Astellas

South San Francisco, California

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About Astellas Gene Therapies

Astellas Gene Therapies is a leading AAV-based genetic medicines company focused on developing and commercializing innovative products for serious rare neuromuscular diseases. We are leveraging our AAV gene therapy technology platform and proprietary manufacturing expertise to develop programs across three modalities: gene replacement, vectorized exon skipping, and vectorized RNA knockdown. Our product candidates are showing promising therapeutic profiles in clinical and preclinical studies across a range of neuromuscular diseases. Astellas Gene Therapies is a focused, experienced and passionate team driven to improve the lives of patients.

Astellas Gene Therapies leverages strong, global relationships with the patient, research, and medical communities, and we take pride in carefully selecting our colleagues. Listed below is a current opening for a smart, driven, experienced, and just plain nice individual who wants to join us on our journey.

The Role

The Research Associate will support the Vector Biosciences team and assist with the development of novel AAV gene therapy vectors using molecular biology techniques. The Research Associate will be located in our South San Francisco R&D laboratories.

Responsibilities

  • Execute cloning projects to create novel AAV candidate vectors using a variety of techniques (i.e: Gibson assembly, restriction digest, ligation, etc.).
  • Analyze clones by PCR, Sanger Sequencing and agarose gel electrophoresis.
  • Collect and evaluate data; prepare reports, summaries and presentations; maintain and update laboratory notebook and the laboratory information management system, as appropriate, according to company policy
  • Collaborate with scientists to design and execute scientific experiments using relevant molecular biology technologies.
  • Perform as part of a multi-disciplinary team and troubleshoot problems/identify solutions to technical challenges.
  • Additional duties as assigned


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