Scientist I/II, mRNA Translation Dynamics

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$111,944 U.S. median for this role

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+13.7% - Much faster than average

24% above the BLS role benchmark for data and ml aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Data and ML aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

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About this role

Scientist I/II, mRNA Translation Dynamics Cambridge, MA USA Your Impact at LILA We are seeking a curious, driven, and collaborative Scientist to join our discovery platform team focused on decoding mRNA translation dynamics. You will develop workflows that utilize next-generation pooled screening strategies like polysome profiling and Ribo-seq to to generate rich biological datasets that feed directly into Lila's machine learning models. This is a unique opportunity to help invent a new approach to biological discovery by integrating synthetic biology, high-throughput experimentation, and intelligent automation. What You'll Be Building - Design and execute high-throughput pooled screening campaigns to interrogate mRNA translation dynamics across diverse sequence and structural contexts - Develop and optimize cell-free and in-cell assay systems for quantitative measurement of translation efficiency, kinetics, and regulation across different cell environments - Collaborate closely with computational and ML teams to define data requirements, validate model predictions, and close the loop between experiment and prediction - Establish and refine next-generation library design strategies, leveraging combinatorial and rational approaches to explore sequence space efficiently - Analyze and interpret complex biological datasets, distilling key findings into actionable insights for platform advancement - Contribute to the development of automated and semi-automated experimental pipelines to increase throughput and consistency What You'll Need to Succeed - MSc with 4+ years of industry or academic experience, or PhD in a relevant field (molecular biology, bioengineering, synthetic biology, chemical biology, etc.) - Deep expertise in mRNA biology and translation regulation - Experience with next-generation sequencing based assays of mRNA

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