Scientist, Platform RNA Sciences at sendabiosciences

Compensation

$98,000 – $125,000/yr

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Aug 25, 2026

Description

Sail Biomedicines is hiring a Scientist, Platform RNA Sciences to advance its programmable circular RNA (eRNA) technology. The role involves designing and conducting pooled and array screens, developing circularization strategies, running analytical assays, analyzing experimental data, documenting work, and communicating findings. Candidates need a Ph.D. in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field, or an M.S. with at least six years of focused RNA technology research experience, plus strong RNA biology and molecular/biochemical technique expertise.

Required Skills

RNA screening
In vitro transcription
RNA purification
RNA sequencing
Statistical analysis
R programming
Electronic lab notebooks
Technical writing
RNA engineering

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field; alternatively, an M.S. with 6+ years of focused full-time RNA technology research experience
Required Previous Experiences: At least 6 years of focused full-time research experience in RNA technologies if qualifying with an M.S.
Strong RNA biology background and experience with molecular and biochemical techniques
Preferred Qualifications: NGS library preparation
Engineering ribozymes, aptamers, or complex RNA structures
Collaboration, organization, and communication skills