Senior Research Associate, Genome Sciences & Engineering

About the Role:

Stylus Medicine is seeking a Senior Research Associate to join our Genome Sciences & Engineering team. In this role, the Senior Research Associate will drive the execution of cell-based assays and high-throughput screening workflows to advance the company’s LSR-based genome editing platforms. This role is ideal for a collaborative, organized, and creative scientist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys tackling complex problems to expand the frontiers of genome editing.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities: 

• Execute cell-based assays and high-throughput (HT) screening workflows that advance platform and program objectives, working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Develop and execute arrayed and pooled HT screening campaigns with rigor and reproducibility
• Troubleshoot experiments, analyze data, and translate results into actionable scientific insights
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and clearly communicate data and findings to the broader scientific team
• Partner cross-functionally to advance optimized candidates into translational and preclinical development

Qualifications & Skills:

• BS with 3+ years or MS with 1+ years relevant experience in cell biology, molecular biology, or a related field
• Experience conducting high-throughput cell-based screens; proficiency with primary T cells, hepatocytes, and/or cancer cell lines, working with LNPs preferred
• Hands-on experience with gene editing technologies (e.g. CRISPR nucleases, recombinases, base editors, or transcriptional effectors)
• Familiarity with laboratory automation platforms for cell-based screening workflows, flow cytometry
• Experience with nucleic acid QC methods, including TapeStation, Qubit, NanoDrop, and qPCR
• Track record of independently generating precise, reproducible data and performing rigorous quantitative analysis
• Clear and approachable communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
• Exceptional organizational skills and comfort managing complex datasets and overlapping projects
• Strategic thinker who effectively plans and prioritizes to maximize scientific impact
• Collaborative mindset with a team-first attitude
• Creative problem-solver who thrives amid scientific uncertainty

Pay Range: $100,000 - $110,000