Research Associate - ADME

About the Department

Dicerna, a Novo Nordisk company, is focused on driving innovation in RNAi (ribonucleic acid interference) to selectively target and silence genes that cause or contribute to disease. Our proprietary GalXC™ and GalXC-Plus™ RNAi technologies have the potential to address conditions that are difficult or impossible to treat with other modalities. Established as a Transformational Research Unit (TRU) following Novo Nordisk’s acquisition of Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in December 2021, the Dicerna TRU is a unique new organization within Novo Nordisk that brings together the best of both worlds – the agility, collaborative pioneering spirit and calculated risk-taking profile of a biotech along with the scale, resources and capabilities of a global leader in drug development. With approximately 200 researchers, scientists, drug developers and operational staff, we are a team of inventive and entrepreneurial thinkers pushing the boundaries of science to create and drive new RNAi-based therapies for both rare and more prevalent diseases from the bench to the clinic. Together, we are driving change. Are you ready to make a difference?

The Position

We are seeking a Research Associate - Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Excretion to help support the development of our growing pipeline of product candidates. The individual in this position will assist in the conduct of nonclinical studies and the ADME assays and sample analysis.

Relationships

This position reports to the Director, TRU Early Development, Nonclinical and Clinical Pharmacology.

Essential Functions

• Biological sample preparation for analysis (blood, urine, tissues, and cells)
• Familiarity with method development, method qualification preferred
• Generation and interpretation of experimental data, with appropriate documentation
• Present generated data at group meetings
• Preparation of dosing formulations and solutions
• Assist in the conduct of rodent studies
• Contribute to the preparation of nonclinical components of reports
• QC data generated withing the nonclinical group

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. in a scientific discipline, analytical chemistry, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or related discipline preferred, with 0+ years of pharmaceutical industry or CRO experience
• Experience with Bioanalytical sample analysis techniques (HPLC, PCR and other analytical methods) required
• Enthusiasm for meeting program timelines and goals
• Experience working with rodents is a plus
• Experience performing molecular biology techniques and liquid chromatography
• Experience with oligonucleotides preferred but not required
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills, as well as attention to detail
• Effective organization skills and ability to work in a multi-tasking, fast-paced environment
• Enthusiasm for working with a team and being a team player

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