Generation Bio is a biotechnology company leading a new generation of gene therapy. With our proprietary re-dosable ceDNA technology, we are expanding the reach of gene therapy. At Generation Bio, our goal is to bring the life-saving benefits of gene therapy to more people, living with a broader range of diseases, in more places around the world. Our vision is to make the ravages of genetic disease as imaginary to the next generation as polio feels to children today.
We are a thriving, collaborative, creative community of diverse talents, beliefs, and experiences relentlessly dedicated to our mission. Founded and launched by Atlas Venture. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Committed to a future where more people can live full lives.
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SUMMARY:
Generation Bio seeks an energetic, versatile, and highly motivated Principal Scientist to join the Platform Research group. The position will lead translational immunology research, with a focus on developing novel therapeutic approaches with our gene therapy platform in areas of infectious diseases and oncology. This role will develop and execute the pre-clinical strategy supporting both the platform science and to advance our growing pipeline of programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in research and development of immune therapies (anti-viral and/or anti-tumor), with experience in the ex-vivo and in-vivo evaluation of immune responses, efficacy and characterization of target protein expression, biodistribution and function. The successful candidate will move seamlessly between managing in-vivo studies in our newly-opened ACF, with CROs and collaborators, and leading lab-based work to design/implement new assays in our state-of-the-art cell and molecular biology lab.
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POSITION: Full-Time, Exempt
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