Research Associate, Preclinical

**About NanoVation Therapeutics** NanoVation Therapeutics is a pioneer in the design and creation of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for nucleic acid delivery. NanoVation’s LNP technologies aim to overcome the limitations of existing nucleic acid delivery approaches, including the ability to target tissues outside the liver (extrahepatic delivery). NanoVation partners with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to develop genetic medicines for previously untreatable diseases. NanoVation's toolbox offers a "one-stop-shop" IP portfolio for LNP-based genetic medicine development, with comprehensive solutions spanning novel lipid designs, RNA modifications and LNP compositions.  **Career Opportunity** NanoVation Therapeutics (NTx) is looking for a collaborative and solution focused **Research Associate, Preclinical, **to join our team. Reporting to the Scientist II, Preclinical, the **Research Associate, Preclinical **will work closely with the Preclinical Team and will be responsible for executing in vivo research focusing on flow cytometry and other immunological assays in support of our research goals and plans. **Some of the ways you will contribute**: Actively contributing to and supporting our core values = Think Big. Innovate. ACT = Innovation, Accountability, Collaboration, Trust. **Preclinical Research** - Executes in vivo research in support of our research goals and plans; internal and external projects. - Assists with downstream processing of in vivo samples for flow cytometry and performs flow acquisition, and analysis. - Assists with other immunological assays, such as ELISAs and Western Blots. In addition, DNA, RNA and protein extraction for luminescence/fluorescence measurements, qPCR and other assays as needed. - Alone or in collaboration, designs, executes, and troubleshoots preclinical activities in support of characterization and performance testing of pharmaceutical formulations in vivo. - Generates, analyzes, tabulates data and results, writes/reviews reports and provides recommendations. - Follows SOPs; generates and maintains thorough and accurate documentation. - Meets established deadlines. - Openly communicates challenges and proposes solutions. - Assists with ordering, inventory tracking, and logistics. - Additional responsibilities, as required. **Project Teamwork** - Supports and troubleshoots project teamwork. - Provides technical support to other project teams. - Supports the planning and execution of internal project plans. - Prepares and reviews study reports and technical presentations for internal use and for clients. - Collaborates and interacts with other groups/departments in the organization on related projects to develop, characterize and test formulations, as requested. **Innovation** - Assists in conducting relevant scientific literature searches for designing new experiments. Supports the establishment of new capabilities based on literature review and supervisor input. - Identifies novel research opportunities. - Assists in patent idea generation and writing. **Mentorship** - Supports team members through mentoring and providing guidance on assigned projects. - Supports and encourages the personal and professional growth and development of team members. **What you bring and build upon as a member of our team**: - MSc in Immunology, Cell Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a Life Sciences discipline, and 3+ years of industry experience or the equivalent education and experience. - Knowledge and experience in a broad range of preclinical methodologies including flow cytometry experience, in vivo systems, other immunological assays and methods to assess nanoparticle function,and assessment of nanoparticle efficacy and toxicity in vivo. - Strong organizational skills, time management, and ability to prioritize. Experience building strong working relationships and third-party vendors. Strong communication skills both written and oral: Communicates with respectful, honest, open, and objective communication. - Strong Initiative: Proactively looks for opportunities for self, peers, and the company. - Innovative: Proactively learns, adapts and generates new ideas individually and as a team member. - Solution Oriented: Proactively looks for solutions and comes to the table with assessments and solutions for self, peers, and the company. - Flexibility: Proactively plans ahead and is open to a variety of options and embraces change. - Lifelong Learner: Continuous learning and sharing of knowledge. Being curiosity-driven; looks for and finds the answers, collaboratively. **What we offer** Your compensation package will include many components including: - Salary range $52,000 - $65,000 (Your employment offer will be determined based on many factors as part of our total rewards package.)  - Employee benefits medical, dental, life insurance, ADD, EAP - Bonus eligibility - Generous vacation time - Company Stock Options - Annual professional development budget