Senior Research Associate, Oligonucleotide Chemistry

Proclinical is seeking a Scientist in (Senior) Research Associate, Oligonucleotide Chemistry to join a newly founded Biotech in Cambridge, MA, looking to make the world's first programmable RNA medicines and deliver innovative oligonucleotide therapeutics to patients. If you are excited to join an innovative, dynamic and visionary team creating programmable medicines, this could be an exciting role for you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supporting the synthesis, purification and characterization of organic compounds/oligonucleotides
• Support ordering and general upkeep of RNA synthesizers and other related equipment
• Perform synthesis projects as part of a team
• Confident in analytical methods and analytical instrumentation [HPLC, LC-MS, MS, NMR etc.]
• Clearly document experimental workflows and results
• Communicate findings to the team and management when required
• Oversee day to day lab tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree; relevant life sciences discipline; Degree in relevant Synthetic organic chemistry discipline preferred
• 2+ years laboratory experience
• Familiarity with siRNA, ASOs and gene silencing
• Ability to adapt to change and thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial early-stage environment.
• Background in solid phase peptide and nucleotide chemistry
• Biotech experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to independently design experiments, analyze complex data and interpret and present experimental results, required
• Excellent verbal and written English communication
• Excellent mathematical and computation skills
• Excellent critical thinking and reasoning skills

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Max Robinson at (+1) 857-362-9542 or m.robinson@proclinical.com.

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Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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