Research Scientist I, Analytical Development

About this opportunity :

The Research Scientist I is responsible for meeting the analytical testing requirements to support research and development projects primarily focused on oligonucleotides.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute testing per method or protocol for development, qualification, verification, validation, and transfer of analytical methods
• Analyze test samples, process data, and report results with minimal errors to support research and development primarily focused on oligonucleotides
• Provide analytical support to Process Development and Manufacturing
• Design and perform method development experiments
• Perform GDP and technical peer review
• Author technical documentation (e.g., methods, procedures)
• Provide technical leadership in analytical project meetings
• Maintain laboratory compliance
• Provide basic-level training in lab techniques and procedures
• Plan, track, and execute tasks to deliver project results on time
• Communicate with clients and elevate issues to project team leader
• Contribute to department objectives for continuous improvement and technical excellence

Required Skills/Abilities:

• BA/BS with 2+ yrs. of related experience
• MS with 1+ yrs. of related experience
• Perform any laboratory procedure
• Operate and troubleshoot KF, U/HPLC instruments
• Knowledge of undergraduate general and organic chemistry
• Analytical chemistry knowledge including theory and application of fundamental analytical techniques for identification, purity, and assay
• Basic Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Perform algebraic and basic statistical calculations correctly
• Proficient in technical writing and department-wide presentations
• Understand and edit laboratory SOPs