Senior Research Associate, Formulation
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Research Associate to join our Early Development team focused on oligonucleotide-based therapeutics. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and development of innovative drug formulations at the preclinical and early clinical stages. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to support formulation screening, in vitro and in vivo formulation preparation, and process development for novel oligonucleotide candidates. This position will report into Senior Principal Scientist, formulation lead.
Requirements
- B.S. with 4 years of experience or M.S. with 2 years of experience in Chemistry or Organic Chemistry
- Prior industry experience in oligonucleotide formulation and scale-up is desired
- Sound knowledge of analytical chemistry and basic nucleic acid chemistry is preferred
- Experience with UPLC, LCMS and formulation characterization instrument is desired
- Hands-on experience with lab techniques such as pH adjustment, UV spectroscopy, endotoxin and physical property measurement; hand-on experience with HPLC/UPLC is a plus
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Responsibilities
- Support the design and execution of formulation studies for oligonucleotide drug products
- Perform laboratory experiments in a safe and efficient manner and record research findings in ELN
- Collaborate with analytical, process development, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless tech transfer
- Support analytical testing and interpretation of data related to physical and chemical stability
- Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and regulatory documentation
- Stay current with scientific literature and industry trends in oligonucleotide formulation and delivery
- Additional tasks as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
