Associate Scientist II, Delivery Biology
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
August 18, 2026
On-site
Cambridge, MA
Clinical Research and Development
Associate Scientist II, Delivery Biology
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to an interdisciplinary team focused on expanding targeted delivery into new cell types and tissues.
- Establish and execute cell-based in vitro and ex vivo assays.
- Work with tissue leads to identify new cells and tissues to enable productive delivery of targeted oligonucleotides.
- Analyze, document, and interpret experimental data with strong attention to detail and data integrity.
- Transparently communicate results with key stakeholders.
Qualifications
- BS or MS with 1–3 years of experience in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
- Industry experience preferred (not required).
- Demonstrated expertise in in vitro cell biology techniques and cell-based assays: cell culture, transfections, imaging, qPCR, and flow cytometry.
- Experience with tissue processing and primary cell isolation.
- Comfortable working in a highly collaborative, matrixed research environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Benefits / Incentives
- Eligible for annual short-term incentive award (e.g., bonus/sales incentive) and annual long-term incentive award (e.g., equity).
- Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, lifestyle reimbursement, flexible spending/HSAs, 401(k) match, paid time off, wellness days, holidays, and recharge breaks; family resources and leave.
Location: Lab-based role at Cambridge site.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to an interdisciplinary team focused on expanding targeted delivery into new cell types and tissues.
- Establish and execute cell-based in vitro and ex vivo assays.
- Work with tissue leads to identify new cells and tissues to enable productive delivery of targeted oligonucleotides.
- Analyze, document, and interpret experimental data with strong attention to detail and data integrity.
- Transparently communicate results with key stakeholders.
Qualifications
- BS or MS with 1–3 years of experience in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
- Industry experience preferred (not required).
- Demonstrated expertise in in vitro cell biology techniques and cell-based assays: cell culture, transfections, imaging, qPCR, and flow cytometry.
- Experience with tissue processing and primary cell isolation.
- Comfortable working in a highly collaborative, matrixed research environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Benefits / Incentives
- Eligible for annual short-term incentive award (e.g., bonus/sales incentive) and annual long-term incentive award (e.g., equity).
- Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, lifestyle reimbursement, flexible spending/HSAs, 401(k) match, paid time off, wellness days, holidays, and recharge breaks; family resources and leave.
Location: Lab-based role at Cambridge site.