Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to join our Oligonucleotide Chemical Development team. This position provides an exciting opportunity to develop robust processes for the synthesis of oligonucleotides. We are looking for someone who is passionate about exploring novel scientific ideas and plays a key role in developing new cutting-edge technologies with a vision to push clients' state-of-the-art science in oligonucleotide synthesis that can ultimately impact patient lives.

The professional scientific staffing services role is a position within the supplier’s organization under which lab work is conducted at a client facility. Work is assigned by a supervisor from the supplier company, but is executed within Client labs using Client instrumentation and supplies. Technical feedback and final review of data are the responsibilities of Client personnel, but all performance feedback and day-to-day supervision will be provided by the supplier supervisor.

Job Description:

This scientist will work in our oligonucleotide development laboratories located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The responsibilities include oligonucleotide synthesis process development, characterization, and scale-up to support the development and production of drug candidates. The individual will explore novel ideas to improve the oligonucleotide synthesis process for superior consistency or productivity. The position also involves developing synthesis processes of non-platform oligonucleotides. The ability to design, perform, and record experiment procedures and data, interpret data, and write development reports is critical.

Main job responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with development teams to design and conduct laboratory experiments to optimize and/or characterize the synthesis processes of oligonucleotides with an emphasis on improvement in process robustness and productivity and control of impurities.
• Record the experimental procedures and data accurately.
• Communicate research results effectively by writing research reports and presenting data in team meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific Discipline required and 4+ years of experience OR
• Master's Degree in a Scientific Discipline required and 2+ years of experience
• Experience working with LC/MS is required
• Areas of specialization reside in the fields of synthetic organic chemistry, with excellent synthetic skills and a deep understanding of reactivity and reaction mechanisms.
• Must have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment and effectively communicate in written and oral forms.
• The individual must be self-driven, an independent thinker, vigorous and thorough in conducting experiments, collecting and interpreting data, drawing conclusions, and making recommendations.
• Experience in nucleoside chemistry or oligonucleotide synthesis is preferred but not required.

Additional Information

What to Expect in the Hiring Process:

• 10-15 Minute Phone Interview with Region Recruiter
• 45-60 Minute Virtual Interview with Manager and/or Group Leader

Additional Details:

The position is full-time and permanent, Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates living near or in Cambridge, MA , are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ sites, dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment, and project-management worries.

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR, and a great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train, and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our clients’ quality systems and equipment.

To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.