Oligonucleotide Scientist II

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.); South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) is seeking an Oligonucleotide Scientist II for a contract assignment in South San Francisco, CA. You will join the NADD team, contributing to oligonucleotide discovery, synthesis, and analytical efforts in a multidisciplinary setting.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with oligonucleotide synthesis and purification, a BS/MS in Organic Chemistry or related field, and strong communication skills to support cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in oligonucleotide synthesis and purification.
• Experience with automated oligo synthesizers and nucleic acid chemistry.
• Strong in data interpretation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in an oligonucleotide therapeutic drug discovery lab and interface across therapeutic areas.
• Collaborate to maintain lab equipment like oligo synthesizers, HPLC and desalting units.
• Propose and execute nucleic acid chemistry plans; coordinate chemistry and biology data.
• Establish methods for scaled-up synthesis and coordinate material delivery for preclinical studies.
• Maintain productivity to meet timelines for in vitro and in vivo studies.

Skills

Oligonucleotide synthesis

Nucleic acid chemistry

HPLC & MS characterization

Automated oligo synthesizers

Education

BS/MS in Organic Chemistry or related

Tools

HPLC

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Oligonucleotide Scientist II for a contract assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical clients in South San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a creative, self-motivated, collaborative Scientist-II to join the Nucleic Acid Design and Discovery (NADD) team within ProteinSciences (PS) department at the firm. We are looking for a candidate with experience in oligonucleotide discovery and synthesis to support our new oligonucleotide therapeutics discovery group. Experience in delivery of oligonucleotide therapeutics, large molecule drug discovery, would be preferred. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary chemistry team working in RNAi biology research and will contribute positively to its developing culture.

• Will work in an oligonucleotide therapeutic drug discovery research lab and interface across different therapeutic areas, including neuroscience, immunology and oncology, to help build a comprehensive therapeutic discovery strategy.
• Collaborate with other scientists to maintain common lab equipment such as oligo synthesizers, HPLC and desalting units.
• Perform literature reviews, propose, and execute nucleic acid chemistry plans, coordinate chemistry and biology data to support oligonucleotide compound progression.
• Establish methods for scaled-up synthesis of lead molecules and coordinate material delivery for preclinical studies.
• Maintaining a high level of productivity in the laboratory setting to meet the timelines for in vitro and in vivo studies.

Required Skills

• Must have hands-on experience in oligonucleotide synthesis using automated oligo synthesizers, novel nucleic acid chemistry, oligonucleotide purification and characterization using HPLC and mass spectrometry.
• The qualified individual will possess a BS/MS in Organic Chemistry or related discipline.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential and will be evaluated during the interview process.
• The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and have strong problem-solving, analytical, communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills

• Good understanding and also troubleshooting experience in oligonucleotide synthesis, impurity profiling is a plus.
• The pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience in research and development of RNAi therapeutics is preferred.
• A good understanding of nucleic acid therapeutic modalities, modification chemistries, sequence selection, and mechanism of action is preferred. Relevant experience in oligonucleotide therapeutics, large molecule drug discovery, oligonucleotide delivery or bio-conjugation is desirable.

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