Position Purpose:We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented 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.
Key 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
- 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
Required Skills & Experience: - B.S. with 2 years of experience or M.S. in Chemistry or Organic Chemistry
- 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
Location(s): Stoke is located in Bedford, MA, and will be moving to a new location in Waltham, MA by the end of 2026. This position is based in Bedford and will later be based in Waltham.
Travel:This position will require approximately 5% travel.
Compensation & Benefits:At Stoke Therapeutics, we are committed to offering a comprehensive, competitive and thoughtfully designed total rewards program.
The anticipated salary range for this role is
$87,000 - $98,000. The final offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope, experience and qualifications, education, market benchmarks, internal equity, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, Stoke offers an annual bonus and equity participation.
Our benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance; life, long- and short-term disability insurance; paid parental leave; a 401K plan with company match, unlimited vacation time, tuition assistance and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
