Senior Research Associate, Preclinical and Translational Sciences
TLDR
Execute and optimize flow cytometry screening assays using porcine, non-human primate, and human cells to inform patient selection and transplantation monitoring.
ABOUT eGENESIS
eGenesis is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing human-compatible engineered organs to address the severe global organ shortage. The Company’s proprietary genome engineering platform enables extensive, multiplex gene edits to remove key biological barriers, add protective human transgenes, and inactivate endogenous retroviruses. EGEN-2784, a genetically engineered porcine kidney, is the Company’s lead program and is currently being evaluated in a multi-patient Expanded Access study at MGH. eGenesis is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.
At eGenesis, our core values—innovation, collaboration, compassion, resilience, and passion—are at the center of how we work. We engineer hope and bring passion to everything we do. We collaborate and learn from one another, combining diverse expertise to tackle complex challenges. We innovate boldly, pushing boundaries and science to new heights. where no pig organ has gone before. With resilience, we navigate challenges and celebrate progress together. And in all we do, we lead with compassion—for our patients, our people, and our pigs.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking an outstanding, highly motivated Senior Research Associate to join our Development team. This role will support preclinical and translational science immunological assay execution and ownership in the context of xenotransplantation. This position provides an excellent opportunity to help develop xenotransplantation products in an exciting and dynamic environment focused on cutting-edge molecular and cellular engineering technology
In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for delivering reliable flow cytometry-based screening assay results that inform patient selection as well as monitoring over the course of transplantation. Most of the position’s time will be dedicated to planning, running, analyzing, and documenting the assay workflow. The role will involve significant cell culture work, in vitro and ex vivo analyses with porcine, non-human primate, and human cells and biosamples. The role also requires strong flow cytometry expertise, disciplined laboratory operations, and close coordination with clinical, translational, and cross-functional partners to ensure samples, reagents, controls, records, and results are ready and current.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
eGenesis develops innovative genome engineering technologies aimed at providing safe and effective organ solutions for patients facing organ failure. Our focus is on creating alternatives that can make organ transplants more accessible and reliable, significantly improving patients' quality of life.
- Founded
- Founded 2015
- Employees
- 51-200 employees
- Total raised
- $140M raised