Scientist, Research Scientist, Clinical Research

STRM.BIO (pronounced “storm bio”) is a VC-backed biotech startup in Cambridge, MA building a new gene therapy delivery platform based on extracellular vesicles (EVs). Leveraging the unique biology of EVs, we aim to unlock targeted, scalable, and low‑immunogenicity genetic medicines that target the bone marrow.

We’re looking for Scientists to help lead and grow our research engine. You’ll work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with technical leadership and a team of fellow Scientists to drive key programs forward and manage external collaborations. This is a hands‑on, highly cross‑functional, full‑time on‑site role ideal for someone ready to dive in and execute.

• Support the Director of Research, Sr. Director of Platform Development, and the R&D team in managing, coordinating, and supporting research efforts across multiple collaborative programs.
• Contribute to and lead, as required, R&D efforts to meet project milestones while maintaining scientific rigor and ethical standards.
• Maintain standards consistent with company culture and values.
• Work closely with internal and external team members to develop, implement, and troubleshoot experiments, ensuring deliverables for both internal research projects and external scientific partnerships.
• Generate, analyze, interpret, and share experimental results, and document all protocols, reagents, data, and analyses following data integrity principles in a timely manner.
• Attend and present at team meetings to share results, and plan projects and experiments with a focus on achieving company milestones.
• Maintain comprehensive and up‑to‑date knowledge of extracellular vesicle biology, EV therapeutics, and novel genetic engineering approaches.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including all responsibilities associated with facilitating the smooth operation of a wet‑lab environment.

• Ph.D. in molecular biology, hematology, immunology, bioengineering, or a related field; strong background in genetic engineering/gene therapy (primary cells/hematopoietic lineages a plus).
• Experience in in‑vitro, ex‑vivo, and in‑vivo studies assessing gene delivery, editing, and expression.
• Solid working knowledge of genome editing tools (CRISPR, TALEN, ZFNs) and therapeutic editing in preclinical models.
• Strong bench skills in molecular/cell biology (qPCR, RT‑PCR, Western blot, microscopy, multiplex flow cytometry).
• Experience designing/handling DNA & mRNA molecules; exposure to construct design and NGS workflows preferred.
• Experience with non‑viral delivery systems (viral vectors, LNPs, EVs) and associated analytics.
• In‑vivo experience including vivarium work and animal model handling.
• Familiarity with electronic lab notebooks (ELNs) preferred.
• Experience collaborating with CROs/external partners; CMC familiarity a plus.
• Excellent communicator, highly organized, detail‑oriented, and collaborative.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) for data analysis and presentation.
• Bonus: experience with startup ops, grant writing, or early product development.

• 100% on‑site in Cambridge, MA.
• Full time with competitive compensation.
• Salary range: $110,000 to $135,000 USD annually (actual salary may vary based on experience, education, and internal equity).

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

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