Senior Research Associate, Precision Cardiology

Location: San Diego
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Research Associate, Precision Cardiology Location: San Diego, CA Position type: FLSA: Full time Non-Exempt Department: Finance ID: Biology 1201-101086-BF Profoundly Improve People’s lives by Revolutionizing the Delivery of RNA Therapeutics At Avidity Biosciences, we are passionate about the impact of every employee in realizing our vision of improving people’s lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics. Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs, which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies. If you are a committed, solution-oriented thinker, join us in making a difference and become part of our growing culture that is integrated, collaborative, agile, and focused on the needs of patients. Avidity Biosciences, Inc.'s mission is to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs™). Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform, Avidity demonstrated the first-ever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare muscle diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is broadening the reach of AOCs with its advancing and expanding pipeline, including programs in cardiology and immunology through internal discovery efforts and key partnerships. Avidity is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information about our AOC platform, clinical development pipeline, and people, please visit www.aviditybiosciences.com and engage with us on LinkedIn and X . The Opportunity We seek a highly motivated and independent Senior Research Associate scientist to join our Precision Cardiology team and contribute to the development of our cardiac therapeutics pipeline. The position requires daily lab work, data analysis, interpretation, and presentation for key stakeholders and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will be proficient in cellular and molecular biological techniques, organized and independent, a strong team player, and have great verbal and written communication skills. What You Will Contribute Design and perform experiments, analyze data, interpret, and report results Optimize biochemical, molecular, and/or cellular biology methods as needed Collaborate and communicate with other team members and across departments Keep detailed and accurate records and present data in verbal as well as written form Work with the supervisor to prioritize work Perform other duties as required What We Seek B.S. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, or related disciplines, with 2 years of laboratory experience in an industry setting Proficiency in aseptic cell culture technique for primary and immortalized cell lines, nucleic acid extraction, quantification, and purification Hands-on experience with high-throughput screenings is desired Expertise in performing and troubleshooting RT-PCR Experience with immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry and immunoblotting techniques is a plus. Working familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and GraphPad Prism Demonstrated ability to work effectively with little supervision, work well in teams, and adapt in a fast-changing environment with diverse coworkers. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills High attention to detail in research, reliable, organized, excellent record-keeping Effective data presentation and verbal communication skills, as well as clear written communication Integrity, enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and strong interpersonal skills are expected. What We Will Provide To You The base salary range for this role is $40/hr. - $45/hr. The final compensation will be commensurate with factors such as relevant experience, skill set, internal equity, and market conditions. Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits, which include the opportunity for annual and spot bonuses, stock options, and RSUs, as well as a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition, the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability (LTD), as well as four weeks of paid time off. A commitment to learning and development, which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Avidity employees, opportunities for job-specific training offered by industry, and an education reimbursement program. Avidity Biosciences 10578 Science Center Dr. Suite 125 San Diego, CA 92121 O: 858-401-7900 F: 858-401-7901 LI-DNI

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