MeiraGTx

Research Associate, Pre-Clinical Vector Design

MeiraGTx  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

Your mission

We are s earching for a curious individual who is comfortable multitasking while working on various aspects of our platform. In this role, you will be an essential part of an interdisciplinary team developing and testing the efficacy and safety of these therapeutics in mouse models and iPSCs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Molecular Characterization: Perform routine DNA/RNA extraction from diverse tissues and cells, followed by qPCR/ddPCR for biodistribution and Western Blotting/ELISA for protein expression analysis.
  • Cellular Assays: Maintain mammalian cell cultures and perform microscopy and/or flow cytometry to evaluate expression and therapeutic impact in disease-relevant models.
  • In Vivo Integration: Support the in vivo team with tissue processing, molecular follow-up, and behavioral assays depending on animal handling proficiency.
  • Sequencing Workflows: Prepare NGS libraries for transcriptomic studies to support our machine learning-driven design process.
  • Data Processing: Analyze and quantify results using various analytical software (GraphPad Prism, FlowJo, CellProfiler).
  • Documentation: Maintain a detailed and accurate electronic lab notebook (Benchling) and present data to the interdisciplinary design team.


Required Qualifications

  • Education: B.S. or M.S. in Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, or a related field.
  • Experience: 1–3 years of laboratory experience in a research or industry setting.


Core Skillset

  • Strong proficiency in molecular biology (Western Blotting, ELISA, RNA/DNA isolation, NGS library preparation, and qPCR).
  • Strong aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture experience.


Preferred Qualifications

  • In Vivo Skills: Basic experience with mouse handling, dosing, or tissue necropsy.
  • Therapeutic Area: Familiarity with AAV biology or muscle/CNS disease models.

Why us?

  • Contribute to the development of bespoke medicines for CNS and muscle diseases.
  • Work within a state-of-the-art platform that merges wet-lab biology with computational machine learning.
  • High-impact role with the opportunity to see therapies move from design toward the clinic.
MeiraGTx

About MeiraGTx

MeiraGTx (Nasdaq: MGTX) is a vertically integrated, clinical-stage genetic medicine company with a broad pipeline of late-stage clinical programs supported by end-to-end manufacturing capabilities. MeiraGTx has an internally developed manufacturing platform process, internal plasmid production for GMP, two GMP viral vector production facilities as well as an in-house Quality Control hub for stability and release, all fit for IND through commercial supply. MeiraGTx has core capabilities in viral vector design and optimization and a potentially transformative riboswitch gene regulation platform technology that allows for the precise, dose-responsive control of gene expression by oral small molecules. MeiraGTx is focusing the riboswitch platform on delivery of metabolic peptides including GLP-1, GIP, Glucagon and PYY using oral small molecules, as well as cell therapy for oncology and autoimmune diseases. Although initially focusing on the eye, central nervous system, and salivary gland, MeiraGTx has developed the technology to apply genetic medicine to more common diseases, increasing efficacy, addressing novel targets, and expanding access in some of the largest disease areas where the unmet need remains great.

Industry
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Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
London/New York, GB
Year Founded
2015
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