Job Description
Join our pioneering R&D team at NexGen Biotech Innovations! We're revolutionizing healthcare through cutting-edge molecular research and AI-driven drug discovery. As a Senior Research Scientist, you'll lead transformative projects at our Cambridge headquartersâwhere innovation meets impact. Our state-of-the-art labs and collaborative culture empower you to push scientific boundaries while solving global health challenges.
Why Choose Us? We offer competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to publish groundbreaking research. Your work will directly influence future therapeutics in oncology, neurodegenerative diseases, and rare genetic disorders.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional research initiatives in molecular biology and computational genomics
- Design and execute complex experiments using CRISPR, single-cell sequencing, and AI modeling
- Develop novel biomarker discovery pipelines for precision medicine applications
- Collaborate with clinical teams to translate lab findings into therapeutic candidates
- Secure and manage research grants with 90%+ success rate
- Mentor junior scientists and publish findings in top-tier journals (Nature, Cell, Science)
- Ensure compliance with FDA/ICH-GCP protocols and lab safety standards
Qualifications
- PhD in Molecular Biology, Computational Biology, or related field with 5+ years industry experience
- Expertise in next-gen sequencing, CRISPR-Cas9, and high-throughput screening
- Proven track record of securing NIH/NSF grants or equivalent funding
- Strong programming skills in Python/R for bioinformatics and statistical analysis
- Experience leading teams of 3+ researchers to deliver milestone projects
- Published record in peer-reviewed journals with >50 citations
- Deep knowledge of translational medicine and regulatory pathways