ABOUT eGENESIS
eGenesis is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing human-compatible engineered organs to address the severe global organ shortage. The Company’s proprietary genome engineering platform enables extensive, multiplex gene edits to remove key biological barriers, add protective human transgenes, and inactivate endogenous retroviruses. EGEN-2784, a genetically engineered porcine kidney, is the Company’s lead program and is currently being evaluated in a multi-patient Expanded Access study at MGH. eGenesis is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.
At eGenesis, our core values—innovation, collaboration, compassion, resilience, and passion—are at the center of how we work. We engineer hope and bring passion to everything we do. We collaborate and learn from one another, combining diverse expertise to tackle complex challenges. We innovate boldly, pushing boundaries and science to new heights. where no pig organ has gone before. With resilience, we navigate challenges and celebrate progress together. And in all we do, we lead with compassion—for our patients, our people, and our pigs.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking an outstanding, highly motivated Senior Research Associate to join our Development team. This role will support preclinical and translational science immunological assay execution and ownership in the context of xenotransplantation. This position provides an excellent opportunity to help develop xenotransplantation products in an exciting and dynamic environment focused on cutting-edge molecular and cellular engineering technology
In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for delivering reliable flow cytometry-based screening assay results that inform patient selection as well as monitoring over the course of transplantation. Most of the position’s time will be dedicated to planning, running, analyzing, and documenting the assay workflow. The role will involve significant cell culture work, in vitro and ex vivo analyses with porcine, non-human primate, and human cells and biosamples. The role also requires strong flow cytometry expertise, disciplined laboratory operations, and close coordination with clinical, translational, and cross-functional partners to ensure samples, reagents, controls, records, and results are ready and current.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Execute, analyze, and report flow cytometry-based screening assay for exploratory and clinical studies
Plan assay schedules and coordinate required samples, reagents, controls, instrumentation, and data-analysis activities to ensure timely and reliable results
Maintain reagent and cell-control inventories, monitor stock levels and expiration dates, and proactively prepare critical materials needed for routine assay execution
Support flow cytometry-based screening assay optimization outside exploratory and clinical sample requests
Troubleshoot assay performance, investigate deviations or unexpected results, and implement improvements that strengthen assay robustness and reproducibility
Perform and assist with primary cell derivations for different organ programs
Support other program exploratory requests as priorities and capacity allow
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (analytical development, preclinical, translational, computational biology) to advance projects
Interpret experimental data and present findings to internal and external stakeholders
Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records in compliance with regulatory standards
Contribute to the preparation of research reports and regulatory submissions
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Immunology, Biology, or a related field
3-5 years of hands-on experience in immunology, translational science, assay development, or a related area within the biotechnology industry
Demonstrated proficiency in routine execution, analysis, and troubleshooting of multi-color flow cytometry assays; experience with flow cytometry-based screening is strongly preferred
Experience with primary cell culture and handling human or preclinical biospecimens
Sample management, including collection, processing, storage, and documentation
Strong laboratory documentation and data-management skills, including experience maintaining electronic laboratory notebook records; familiarity with Benchling is preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present assay results clearly
Ability to work independently, manage recurring multi-day assay workflows, balance urgent sample requests with optimization work, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Experience supporting exploratory or clinical studies in a regulated or quality-conscious environment is a plus
