Associate Scientist II, Biology
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
September 17, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Massachusetts, United States
Other
Role: Associate Scientist II in target discovery for RNAi therapeutics, focusing on validating novel targets across disease areas. Responsibilities: design and execute in vitro cell-based and in vivo rodent studies, perform molecular biology assays for transcript and protein analysis, and interpret data to support target nomination. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings effectively. Qualifications: Bachelors in a scientific discipline with 1-3 years of lab experience or Masterβs degree with 1 year; experience with molecular biology techniques required; industry experience preferred but not mandatory. High-Value: molecular biology, in vitro and in vivo rodent models, target validation, RNAi drug discovery, lab-based role, onsite in Cambridge, MA.