Senior Research Associate, Cell Culture

Foghorn Therapeutics • Watertown, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Senior Research Associate, Cell Biology Foghorn Therapeutics has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Associate, Cell Biology to join our targeted protein degradation team. We currently seek a highly motivated, creative, and collaborative researcher to join our Protein Degrader platform in a lab-based role to support early discovery projects in oncology, immuno-oncology, and other therapeutic areas. This is an onsite lab-based position in Watertown, MA.

Requirements

• MS in Biochemistry, Biology, Cell Biology or a related field
• Lab experience with cell culture and experience with cell-based assays are required
• 2 year+ working in an industry lab setting and applying cell culture skills
• Experience with data analysis in Excel and/or GraphPad

Nice To Haves

• Experience with small molecule triage, mechanistic characterization, Western blotting, and luciferase assays
• Evaluation of protein-protein interactions through cell-based assays

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize cellular-based assays for screening
• Support small-scale internal small molecule screening and profiling
• Evaluate and implement emerging cellular-based technologies
• Collaboratively work in a multidisciplinary team, analyze and interpret data, prepare summaries and communicate results to project teams

Benefits

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• FSA and HSA for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• 401k program with company match
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Unlimited paid time off policy
• Discretionary winter shut down
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
• Paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level