Position Summary: The Research Associate II / Senior Research Associate will support the Analytical Development team by performing analytical testing, method development, and characterization of RNA-based drug substances, intermediates, and formulated drug products. This position supports multiple development programs, including early research through clinical development, by generating high-quality analytical data to enable process development, formulation development, stability studies, and product characterization.
The successful candidate will work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and contribute to the development, optimization, qualification, and execution of analytical methods for nucleic acid therapeutics.
Essential Responsibilities: - Perform analytical testing of RNA drug substances, intermediates, and formulated drug products using a variety of analytical techniques.
- Execute analytical methods including chromatography, electrophoresis, spectroscopy, fluorescence-based assays, particle characterization, and other physicochemical characterization techniques.
- Support development, optimization, troubleshooting, qualification, and transfer of analytical methods.
- Analyze, interpret, and summarize experimental data and communicate results to project teams.
- Maintain accurate laboratory documentation, electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs), and technical reports in accordance with company documentation practices and ALCOA principles.
- Support laboratory equipment qualification, calibration, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Manage analytical reagents, reference standards, laboratory inventory, and sample tracking.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Process Development, Formulation Development, Quality Control, and Manufacturing.
- Present scientific findings during team meetings.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Primary Outcomes:- Generate accurate, high-quality analytical data within project timelines.
- Independently execute routine analytical assays with minimal supervision.
- Support development and continuous improvement of analytical methods.
- Maintain high standards of laboratory documentation and data integrity.
- Contribute to efficient execution of analytical activities across multiple development programs.
Position Requirements:- Education Required: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific discipline.
- Experience Required: Research Associate II: BS with 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Senior Research Associate: BS with 5+ years of relevant industry experience or MS with 2+ years of industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience supporting analytical development for biologics or nucleic acid therapeutics.
- Experience with HPLC/UPLC, CE, Fragment Analysis, UV-Vis spectroscopy, fluorescence assays, or related analytical techniques.
- Familiarity with analytical method development and qualification.
- Experience with electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN).
- Experience supporting stability studies and analytical characterization.
- Knowledge of GMP/GDP documentation practices is a plus.
Planning & Organizational:- Experience analyzing scientific data and troubleshooting laboratory experiments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining data quality.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to independently execute routine laboratory work while recognizing when guidance is needed.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and scientific software
Interpersonal/ Communication:- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Demonstrated scientific curiosity and willingness to learn new analytical techniques.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- High level of integrity and commitment to data quality.
- Free variety of snacks and beverages
- Health and Wellness programs
- Referral Bonuses
- Company-sponsored FUN events
