ASO Scientist

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Yearly goal-based bonus & merit-based 

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions in Cambridge, MA is seeking a scientist to develop and scale oligonucleotide synthesis processes for drug candidates. You will design experiments, record data, and communicate results while collaborating with development teams.

The role emphasizes independence, teamwork, and precise data interpretation with opportunities to contribute to novel synthesis improvements and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline with 3+ years of experience or a Master's with 1+ years.
• Experience working with LC/MS is required.
• Strong background in synthetic organic chemistry with understanding of reactivity and mechanisms.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; strong written and oral communication.
• Experience in nucleoside chemistry or oligonucleotide synthesis preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct laboratory experiments to optimize and characterize synthesis processes for robustness and productivity of oligonucleotides.
• Record experimental procedures and data accurately.
• Communicate research results by writing reports and presenting data in team meetings.

Skills

LC/MS

Synthetic organic chemistry

Oligonucleotide synthesis

Experiment design

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific Discipline

Master's Degree in a Scientific Discipline

Job description

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 3+ years of experience OR
• Master's Degree in a Scientific Discipline required and 1+ 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

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable distance of 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
• Eligibility for yearly goal-based bonus & merit-based increases
• Compensation: $34.00 to $38.00 per hour based on education and related experience:

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

Compensation: $34-$34