Senior Research Associate

Company: Intellia Therapeutics
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: February 2, 2026

Job Description:

Why Join Intellia? Our mission is to develop curative genome editing treatments that can positively transform the lives of people living with severe and life-threatening diseases. Beyond our science, we live our four core values: One, Explore, Disrupt, Deliver and feel strongly that you can achieve more at Intellia. We have a single-minded determination to excel and succeed together. We believe in the power of curiosity and pushing boundaries. We welcome challenging thoughts and imagination to develop innovative solutions. And we know that patients are counting on us to make the promise a reality, so we must maintain high standards and get it done. We wantall ofour people to go beyond what is possible. We aren’t constrained by typical end rails, and we aren’t out to just “treat” people. We’re all in this for something more. We’re driven to cure and motivated for change. Just imagine the possibilities of what we can do together. Intellia isseekinga highly skilled and motivated Senior Research Associate to join ourRNA Technologiesteam. This is a position with a primary focus on building andexecuting uponprocesses to synthesize mRNA for our lead Crispr/Cas9 gene editing programs. The ideal applicant will be able to work on mRNA synthesis and characterize mRNA quality. Experience with oligonucleotide enzymatic and/or chemicalsynthesis,basic nucleic acid biochemistry and molecular biology is preferred. Duties/Responsibilities Synthesize RNA from DNA templatesourcesleveragingestablished enzymatic in vitro transcription processes to deliver high quality transcripts for downstream applications at small and medium scales. Leverage existing workflows to purify and characterize RNAs byestablishedmethods depending on RNA scale and purpose. Execute routine mRNA production batches to meet company’s deadlines with manager guidance. Collaborate with colleagues to further develop enzymatic processes and analytical methods to characterize and improve key quality attributes of novel RNAs. Provide high quality data to drive decision making in the team. Operate andmaintainmultiple laboratory instruments. Assistinmaintaininggeneral laboratory functionality. Requirements Skills/Abilities Experience in small-scale and mid-scale invitro transcription workflows. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to function well in a high-pacedand at timesstressful environment. Ability to multitask and handle a diverse array of challenges within a dynamic team environment. Education / Certifications Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry,Biologyor related fieldor Master's Degree. Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry,Biologyor related field with at least 2-3 years(co-op, internship, or research assistant)experienceor Master's Degree with 0-1 years of industry experience Physical Requirements Optimal fine motor skills. Prolonged periods of sitting. Lifting/carrying lab supplies up to 20-25lbs. Meet Your Future Team (N/A unless hiring) The RNA Technologiesteamis a highly collaborative team withdirectimpact on advancing therapies toward the clinic.Our team works hands-on withcutting-edgetechnologiesto tacklecomplex scientific challenges together.You'llbe part of a team that values both scientific excellence and genuine collaboration, where every experiment and insight brings us closer to our goal of transforming lives through the power ofgene editing technology. Our dynamic teamis responsible formRNA productionto support diverse initiatives company-wide,advancing production capabilities while pioneeringcutting-edgemRNA technologies for therapeutic applications. LI-onsite EEOC Statement: Intellia believes in a diverse environment, and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and qualified applicants. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Intellia will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled at which point the position will be taken down. The base salary for this position is expected to range between $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 USD per year. The salary offered is determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant education and training, overall related experience, specialized, rare or in-demand skill sets, internal comparators and other business needs. Upon joining Intellia, your salary will be reviewed periodically and additional factors such as time in role and performance will be considered. Intellia may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Additional compensation includes a performance-based annual cash bonus, a new hire equity grant, and eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards the value of which are determined annually at the Company’s discretion. For more information about Intellia’s benefits, please click here .

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