Senior Research Associate - Enhanced Lung
About The Position
This is hands‑on science with real impact. As a Senior Research Associate on our Enhanced Lung team, you’ll be at the bench doing the work that turns bold ideas into real data. You’ll independently run complex experiments, support gene delivery studies in lung tissue and EVLP systems, and help generate the evidence that moves programs forward. This role is designed for someone who takes pride in technical excellence, thrives in fast‑moving environments, and wants to see their work directly contribute to life‑changing therapies. If you love solving problems at the bench and want your work to truly matter, you’ll find a strong sense of purpose here. The Senior Research Associate will provide hands-on laboratory support for gene modification studies in lung tissue and EVLP systems. This individual will independently execute complex experiments, contribute to assay development, and support preclinical studies evaluating gene delivery, expression, and functional outcomes in lung tissue and perfusion models.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biomedical engineering, or related life sciences discipline
- 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience (biotech/pharma industry experience preferred) with a Bachelor's Degree or 3+ years of relevant laboratory experience (biotech/pharma industry experience preferred) with a Master's Degree
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy of work
- Tissue handling and dissection
- Aseptic technique
- Experience with good documentation practices
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biomedical engineering, or related life sciences discipline
- Experience with gene delivery technologies (viral vectors or non-viral systems preferred)
- Strong background in molecular biology techniques (PCR/qPCR/ddPCR, nucleic acid extraction, sequencing preparation)
- Experience with mammalian cell culture and tissue-based assays
- Experience with complex assay troubleshooting and experimental optimization
- Experience with lung biology, transplant research, or perfusion-based models
- Experience working in multidisciplinary biotechnology environments
- Experience supporting preclinical studies or IND-enabling work
Responsibilities
- Support viral and non-viral gene delivery strategies (e.g., AAV, lentiviral, adenoviral, mRNA/LNP platforms)
- Design and execute laboratory experiments supporting gene delivery and expression in lung tissue models and EVLP systems
- Perform and troubleshoot advanced molecular and cell biology assays including qPCR/ddPCR, ELISA, multiplex assays, Western blotting, and flow cytometry
- Support tissue processing, perfusion experiments, and analytical evaluation of engineered lung tissues
- Support preclinical study execution including sample processing, assay analysis, and data interpretation
- Maintain high-quality documentation suitable for regulated or translational environments
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, analytical development, device engineering, and clinical teams
- Ensure compliance with laboratory procedures, SOPs, and quality standards
- Maintain laboratory organization, equipment readiness, and reagent inventory
- Train and mentor junior research associates on experimental techniques and laboratory best practices
- All other duties as required
Benefits
- Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more.
- For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
