Research Associate Ii - Woburn, United States - Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

Verified Company

Woburn, United States

1 day ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Why Join Us?

Be a hero for our rare disease patients_

Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx.

We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth - so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work.

Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work.

If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and personally, come join our team_.

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Position Summary:

_ ultra__focused - Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities_

We are looking for a highly motivated Research Associate II to join the upstream process development group within Ultragenyx Gene Therapy.

In this role, you will execute a variety of process development studies to advance the gene therapy development for ultra-rare diseases.

This position is a hands-on, laboratory-based role that will be responsible for developing manufacturing process for gene therapy, with a focus on processes at various scales.

The successful applicant will work closely with senior scientists in the group and should be comfortable around modern cell culture lab equipment/methodology including small scale cell culture, high-throughput bioreactor systems, and bench scale reactors.

We are looking for someone who is flexible, can work well independently, and can respond quickly, energetically, and enthusiastically to change and challenge.

Work Model:

Responsibilities:

Plans and carries out experiments in the lab using skills in upstream process development.
Compiles data, as directed, to facilitate a clear interpretation of results.
Commitment to quality lab work and independently solves routine problems in technical operations.
Follow good documentation practice for laboratory work.
Contribute to technical reports by providing data and methods.
Assist and train junior colleagues with technical expertise.

Requirements:

Experience in operating mammalian cell culture and developing gene therapy process.
Proficient skills in technical writing and communication.
Strong collaboration skills to work in the lab as a team member.
Preferred background in molecular biology, cell culture, chemical engineering, or biochemistry.
Typically requires a university degree and a minimum of an MS with 02 years of related experience or BS with 24 years of related experience.

_Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:_
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_Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company_
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_Volunteer days_
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_Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings_
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_Employee wellbeing benefits_
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_Fitness reimbursement_
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_Tuition sponsoring_
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_Professional development plans_
- _Benefits vary by region and country_