Research Associate - Analytical Chemistry
About The Position
Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Serono. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Your Role: Assist in the upstream and downstream biochemical/bioanalytical and biological analysis of oligonucleotides Preparation of reagents and buffers for biochemical/bioanalytical and biological experiments by measuring the weight of organic compounds and the volume of solutions Preparation of buffer solutions of specified molarity for Liquid Chromatography (LC) analysis of oligonucleotides Assist in the physicochemical experiments (thermal denaturing Tm experiment of Oligo’s oligonucleotides Assist in the operation of Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) system and be able to learn and work on the system Maintain a report of experimental procedures and findings in electronic lab notebooks Use of pH meter, Nanodrop to record data Who You Are Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related disciplines with relevant 0-2 years of industry experience preferred, or master’s degree with minimum 5 years related industry with demonstrated chromatographic separation, method development /qualification and structure elucidation expertise. Experience with HPLC/UPLC and LCMS-based analytical method development desired. Preferred Qualifications: Hands-on experience with oligonucleotides is a plus. Familiarity with instrument troubleshooting and software including Empower, Mass Hunter, and UNIFI preferred. Knowledge of GxP requirements and application of statistical methods in the analytical laboratory is a plus. Strong interpersonal skills, communication, and collaboration. What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress! Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
Requirements
- PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related disciplines with relevant 0-2 years of industry experience preferred, or master’s degree with minimum 5 years related industry with demonstrated chromatographic separation, method development /qualification and structure elucidation expertise.
- Experience with HPLC/UPLC and LCMS-based analytical method development desired.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with oligonucleotides is a plus.
- Familiarity with instrument troubleshooting and software including Empower, Mass Hunter, and UNIFI preferred.
- Knowledge of GxP requirements and application of statistical methods in the analytical laboratory is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills, communication, and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the upstream and downstream biochemical/bioanalytical and biological analysis of oligonucleotides
- Preparation of reagents and buffers for biochemical/bioanalytical and biological experiments by measuring the weight of organic compounds and the volume of solutions
- Preparation of buffer solutions of specified molarity for Liquid Chromatography (LC) analysis of oligonucleotides
- Assist in the physicochemical experiments (thermal denaturing Tm experiment of Oligo’s oligonucleotides
- Assist in the operation of Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) system and be able to learn and work on the system
- Maintain a report of experimental procedures and findings in electronic lab notebooks
- Use of pH meter, Nanodrop to record data
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
