Senior Scientist, Analytical Sciences

Korro Bio • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

Korro Bio is seeking an analytical scientist to join the growing CMC team. You will focus on management of CMO analytical labs as well as development of analytical methods, characterization of impurities, degradation pathways, and transfer, qualification/validation of analytical methods for RNA-based therapies. This role will support and manage - the quality and stability of drug substances and drug products throughout the development lifecycle. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure that analytical data supports regulatory filings and clinical trial progression.

Requirements

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field with 2+ years’ experience; or MS with 7+ years or BS with 9+ years of relevant industry experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in analytical method development for biologics, with experience in RNA therapeutics preferred.
• Expertise in chromatographic (e.g., UPLC -UV, and UPLC-MS) and spectroscopic techniques (e.g., UV-Vis), with a strong understanding of method validation requirements.
• Familiarity with cGMP and ICH guidelines for analytical development and quality control of small molecules and/or biologics.
• Experience with supporting design and management of stability studies, impurity profiling, and degradation pathways.
• Expertise with managing primary and working reference standard qualification, aliquoting, and long-term management across all end users of the material.
• Managed transfer, qualification, and ideally validation of methods.
• Supported batch disposition, OOS, OOT, and investigations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting technical reports and regulatory documents.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for RNA-based drug substance and drug product release and characterization assays including assay develop and optimize analytical methods as needed.
• Support analytical method validation, transfer, and troubleshooting to ensure compliance with cGMP standards.
• Collaborate with the Process Development teams to ensure seamless integration of analytical methods into DS and DP manufacturing workflows.
• Analyze, interpret, and present complex data to cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Author and review technical reports, protocols, SOPs, and sections of regulatory filings (IND, IMPD etc.).
• Assist in managing external analytical collaborations with CROs and CMOs, ensuring data quality and timelines are met.
• Stay current with emerging analytical technologies and apply innovative solutions to improve method robustness and efficiency.
• Support investigations and root cause analyses for any out-of-specification (OOS) results, deviations, or process failures.

Benefits

• Korro offers competitive compensation, including equity-based compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, a dependent care flexible spending account and a Company-funded health savings account and free parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees