Scientist I/II, Cardiometabolic Conditions - Moonwalk Biosciences, Inc.

Scientist I/II, Cardiometabolic Conditions

Position Overview:

Moonwalk Biosciences is recruiting a Scientist to join the R&D team focused on cardiometabolic conditions including liver disease and obesity. In this role, you will work closely within the R&D team to conduct cell biology and translational research in the area of metabolic conditions, working closely with the platform technology team to leverage Moonwalk’s epigenome engineering platform for target discovery and validation. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee, design and implement cell-based assays, serve as technical resource, mentor associates, and independently conduct scientific research to validate targets and determine their mechanism of action. 
• Establish critical laboratory capabilities for design and implementation of studies. 
• Close collaboration across the R&D team to achieve project objectives. 
• Detailed documentation and presentation of data and recommendations

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in cell biology, molecular biology, pharmacology, or related field with completion of  post-doc training or 3-5 (Scientist I) or 5-7 (Scientist II) years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated expertise in cell biology and evaluation of target biology and mechanisms in relevant cell-types. Experience with in-vitro assays in a drug discovery setting for metabolic conditions using cell lines, primary cells, and animal models
• Proficiency in cell culture techniques, including primary cell isolation, cell line maintenance, and culture.
• Strong molecular biology skills, including qPCR, western blotting, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, and gene editing techniques (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9).
• Experience with genetic engineering and cellular payload delivery including transduction and transfection is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and impeccable organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to excel in a team-first, supportive work environment, and clearly articulate ideas, problems, and solutions.
• Ability to thrive in early stage technology development with demanding schedules and deliverables.

Salary Ranges: 

• Scientist I from $90,000 to $120,000
• Scientist II from $99,000 to $132,000

Company Overview:

Moonwalk Biosciences is pioneering a new class of precision epigenetic medicines. Its novel platform technology provides a complete view of the epigenome in health and disease, with the most advanced AI prediction of epigenetic targets, and the broadest set of epigenetic engineering tools. Moonwalk was Co-founded by Alex Aravanis, M.D., Ph.D., former CTO of Illumina, world-renowned scientist Feng Zhang, Ph.D. of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and a distinguished set of industry leaders and company builders. It has raised $57 million led by Alpha Wave Ventures, and joined by other leading life sciences investors ARCH Venture Partners, Future Ventures, GV, Khosla Ventures and YK Bioventures.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Moonwalk Biosciences provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

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