Associate Scientist

R&D Partners; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

R&D Partners in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Associate Scientist II on a 12-month contract paying $44 per hour. The ideal candidate has a BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 1–3 years of lab experience and will support oligonucleotide synthesis method development and analytical testing.

Responsibilities include scaling up processes and collaborating with research scientists to develop robust chemistries. This on-site role offers hands-on lab work in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 1–3 years of lab experience.
• Basic understanding of pH, osmolality, conductivity, HPLC, LC-MS.
• Experience with record-keeping and documentation.
• Familiarity with oligonucleotide manufacturing processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support oligonucleotide synthesis method development, optimization and scale-up.
• Execution of in-process analytical testing.
• Working with research and process scientists to develop robust processes for novel chemistries.

Skills

Analytical techniques knowledge

Record-keeping

Lab experience

Education

BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

R&D Partners is seeking to hire an Associate Scientist II in Cambridge, MA.

12 month contract paying $44 per hour

Your main responsibilities as an Associate Scientist II:

• Support oligonucleotide synthesis method development, optimization and scale-up
• Execution of in-process analytical testing
• Working with research and process scientists to develop robust processes for novel chemistries

What we are looking for in an Associate Scientist II:

• BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 1-3 years of lab experience, preferably in an industrial setting.
• Basic understanding of analytical techniques (pH, osmolality, conductivity measurement, HPLC, LC-MS etc.).
• Related hands-on experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of oligonucleotide manufacture process including phosphoramidite chemistry, chromatography, ultrafiltration etc. is a plus.
• Experience in record-keeping and excellent laboratory documentation practice are required.

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including: