Associate Scientist - RNA

Scorpion Therapeutics; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Protein analysis skills

Coding experience

Assay validation success

Job summary

Orna Therapeutics, a Lilly subsidiary in Watertown, MA, is seeking an Analytical Development Scientist to focus on RNA characterization. The role involves performing and optimizing analytical assays for in vitro transcribed RNA, troubleshooting techniques, and documenting experiments within a collaborative team environment.

Ideal candidates hold a BS/MS in molecular biology or biochemistry with hands-on experience in ELISA, HPLC, CE, SDS-PAGE, and data analysis, and will contribute to RNA

Qualifications

• B.S. with 6+ years or M.S. with 1+ years in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related fields.
• Hands-on expertise in analytical techniques such as ELISA, HPLC, CE, SDS-PAGE.
• Experience with nucleic acids, cell-based assays, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform and optimize analytical assays for in vitro transcribed RNA.
• Troubleshoot techniques and document experiments.
• Collaborate within a dynamic team to support RNA therapeutic development.

Skills

ELISA

HPLC

CE

SDS-PAGE

Nucleic acids

Cell-based assays

Data analysis

Education

B.S. in molecular biology/biochemistry or related field

M.S. in molecular biology/biochemistry or related field

Job description

Role

Analytical Development Scientist focusing on RNA characterization at Orna Therapeutics, a Lilly subsidiary.

Responsibilities

• perform and optimize analytical assays for in vitro transcribed RNA
• troubleshoot techniques
• document experiments
• Collaborate within a dynamic team to support RNA therapeutic development

Requirements

• B.S. with 6+ years or M.S. with 1+ years in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related fields
• hands-on expertise in analytical techniques such as ELISA, HPLC, CE, SDS-PAGE
• experience with nucleic acids, cell-based assays, and data analysis

Preferred

• protein analysis skills
• coding experience
• assay validation success

High-value specifics

focus on RNA therapeutics development, analytical assay development, and troubleshooting in a biopharma setting.

Work setup

full-time role in Watertown, MA, with salary range approximately $71,250-$187,000.