Scientist, Chemistry

Maravai LifeSciences • San Diego, CA

9h • $120,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies.
At Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation. Through an inclusive and equitable culture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together, providing differentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science. For over 35 years, Maravai’s portfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity. Pioneering nucleotide research since its inception, we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market.
Your next role as a Miracle Maker
Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our R&D team as a Scientist, Chemistry. As a Scientist, Chemistry you will be responsible for research and development activities as we continue to expand our product base. With knowledge and experience with mRNA capping reagent, oligonucleotide and messenger RNA this role will be at the forefront of exciting new therapeutic areas such as gene editing, gene replacement and self-amplifying vaccines research.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree/PhD Scientist with 2-5 years of research experience in oligonucleotide synthesis, purification, and characterization, ideally with oligonucleotide related industrial working experience
• In-depth knowledge of oligonucleotide production processes, expertise in analytical method of purification and characterization of nucleic acids and their components
• Demonstrated technical proficiency, and ability to effectively collaborate with others
• Strong organizational skills a must
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• A solid background in biochemistry and biology of nucleic acids and their components is a plus

Responsibilities

• Interacts with R&D team to lead new nucleic acid related development projects
• Interacts with production and analytical teams in troubleshooting and solving synthetic, purification and analytical problems
• Documents research using lab notebooks, summarizes experimental data, creates PowerPoint presentations, and writes R&D reports
• Contributes to generation, design and testing of the novel hypotheses and ideas related to the company’s expertise in the chemistry and applications of nucleic acids
• Develops new analytical methodologies to characterize products manufactured at the company (including nucleosides, nucleotides, oligonucleotides and long DNA and RNA) using various chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques (such as HPLC, LC-MS, LC-MS) as well as immunoassay and molecular biology-based techniques
• Collaborates with a broad team of RNA, DNA, chemistry, and oligonucleotide scientists, designing and performing laboratory research experiments needed to support RNA/DNA, chemistry, and oligonucleotide process development efforts
• Closely collaborate with the internal QC group and external customers to support internal and external analytical method validation/qualification and method transfer
• Maintains proper documentation of all experimental procedures and results
• Writes/revises analytical methods, prepare technical reports and presentations which summarize procedures, study results, and provide data interpretation
• Presents scientific results and observations to colleagues, management, and clients at internal and client meetings
• Perform other functions and duties as required

Benefits

• You have the potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world.
• You have the opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.
• We offer comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options.
• Fertility & family planning assistance.
• A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance.
• Retirement contributions.
• Holidays & Paid Time Off.
• Benefits may vary by region and employment type and do not apply to temporary employees or contractors. See a comprehensive list of benefits at our Benefits & growth site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/benefits-and-growth/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees