Oligonucleotide Process Development Scientist II

Planet Pharma; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Cambridge, MA is seeking a motivated professional to join the CMC – DS Process Development Group. The role focuses on development and optimization of oligonucleotide synthesis and associated downstream processes to enable scale-up and robust manufacturing for novel chemistries.

You will perform in-process analytical testing and collaborate with scientists to create reliable processes under tight timelines, ensuring high-quality lab practices and documentation throughout.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 1-3 years of lab experience.
• Experience with analytical techniques and quality lab practices is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork under aggressive timelines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical techniques

Oligonucleotide manufacture

Record-keeping

Team player

Communication skills

Education

BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Planet Pharma in Cambridge, MA is seeking a motivated professional to join the CMC – DS Process Development Group. The role focuses on development and optimization of oligonucleotide synthesis and associated downstream processes to enable scale-up and robust manufacturing for novel chemistries.

You will perform in-process analytical testing and collaborate with scientists to create reliable processes under tight timelines, ensuring high-quality lab practices and documentation throughout.