Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Avidity Biosciences, Inc.
Job overview
The Post-doctoral Fellow in Biomarker Sciences at Avidity Biosciences will conduct research to characterize biomarkers related to neuromuscular disorders, contributing to the company's RNA therapeutic development.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves laboratory research on tissue and circulating biomarkers, analyzing biomarker data, investigating their biological relevance to disease, and collaborating with academic partners and key opinion leaders.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $80,000 to $90,000, with benefits including a 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability coverage, four weeks of time off, and learning and development opportunities.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a PhD in Biology, Pharmacology, or related fields with up to two years postdoctoral experience, expertise in preclinical models and assay platforms like RNAseq and flow cytometry, and strong communication and problem-solving skills; prior biomarker characterization experience is preferred.
Career development
Avidity offers learning and development programs, job-specific training, and education reimbursement to support professional growth.
Work environment and culture
The company culture is integrated, collaborative, agile, and patient-focused, emphasizing scientific discovery and effective communication in a fast-paced environment.
Company information
Avidity Biosciences specializes in RNA therapeutics using proprietary Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates, focusing on rare muscle diseases and expanding into cardiology and immunology, headquartered in San Diego, CA.
Team overview
The candidate will join the biomarker team in La Jolla, CA, working in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment.
Job location and travel
The position is located in La Jolla, San Diego, California, with a full-time, exempt status and limited term up to two years.
Unique job features
The role offers the opportunity to work on pioneering RNA therapeutic biomarker research with novel targets in neuromuscular disorders, collaborating with academic partners and key opinion leaders.
Company overview
Avidity Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of antibody-oligonucleotide conjugates (AOCs) aimed at treating serious diseases. They generate revenue primarily through strategic partnerships, licensing agreements, and the development of proprietary therapies. Founded in 2012, Avidity has made significant strides in advancing its AOC platform, which combines the precision of monoclonal antibodies with the therapeutic potential of oligonucleotides, positioning itself as a leader in the field of targeted genetic medicine.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your PhD and postdoctoral research experience in biology, pharmacology, or related fields, highlighting your familiarity with in vitro and ex vivo preclinical models, especially myoblast and myotube cell lines.
Highlight your technical expertise with assay platforms such as RNAseq, flow cytometry, immunoassays, and immunohistochemistry, and your experience in biomarker characterization, including intracellular protein localization and secretion mechanisms.
Apply through multiple channels including Avidity Biosciences' official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure it reaches the right hiring managers.
Connect with current employees in the Development Sciences or Biomarker Sciences teams at Avidity Biosciences on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent publications, expressing enthusiasm for their RNA therapeutic platform, or asking about interdisciplinary collaboration within their team.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'biomarker characterization,' 'RNAseq,' 'preclinical models,' 'immunoassays,' and 'neuromuscular disorders' to improve your chances of passing automated screenings.
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