Research Associate (Contractor)

Carda Life Sciences

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Cambridge, MA, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted March 21, 2025
Job description

Torus Therapeutics is a new biotech company founded by Atlas Venture that is developing

transformative gene therapies for severe genetic and rare diseases. Torus Therapeutics uses a

unique and proprietary platform that is differentiated from current viral and mRNA gene

therapy approaches. Join Torus’ dynamic and growing team as we build the product platform

to bring much-needed therapies to patients.

 

 

 

Torus seeks a highly-motivated research associate contractor to support daily operations in the
molecular biology laboratory. The successful candidate would report directly to the Senior
Scientist, Platform Development and will assist in the development of Torus’s overall platform
technology.
Primary Responsibilities include:
 Perform experiments supporting novel gene therapy platform
 Develop and execute analytical methods for the evaluation of novel constructs
 Execute analytical studies to evaluate gene expression
 Design, develop and organize novel libraries of gene therapeutics
 Conduct small-scale purifications to support process development
 Assist in the generation and review of protocols and reports
 Prepare, evaluate, and present data internally to cross functional teams

 B.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related discipline
 1-3 years of relevant lab experience is ideal
 Experienced with molecular biology techniques (Western blot, qPCR, cloning)
 Primary laboratory presence (≥50%) required
 Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
 Must have excellent attention to details
 Strong collaboration and team-working skills
 Candidate must be able to work independently and organize activities

 

We look forward to receiving your application!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


Please no agencies at this time.

About this role

Summary

Support gene therapy platform development through experiments, analysis, and library design in molecular biology.

Job title

Research Associate (Contractor)

Experience level

1-3 years

Industry

biotech

Location requirements

On-site in Cambridge, MA, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

molecular biology techniquesWestern blotqPCRcloninglaboratory organization

Preferred skills

team collaborationindependent workcommunication

Specializations

molecular biologygene therapybiochemistrycloninganalytical methods
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cambridge, MA, USA

On-site City