Oligonucleotide Synthesis Scientist I (Contract)

MillenniumSoft Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 1,102,000 - 1,653,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Devices Company seeks an Entry Level Scientist I for a 12-month contract in Sparks, MD. The role is W2 contract, 40 hours/week, first shift, 8:30am–5:00pm, with a $20–30/hr rate.

Works in a team to develop automated nucleic acid assays and supports GMP/GLP-compliant lab operations. Requires a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry/Chemistry/Molecular Biology or related field, and 1 year of oligonucleotide synthesis experience; familiarity with oligonucleotide synthesis chemistry and DNA/protein

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology or related discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of industrial or academic experience in synthesis and/or purification of oligonucleotides.

Responsibilities

• Follows established protocols for synthesis and purification of oligonucleotides used in manufacturing and R&D.
• Follows protocols for preparation of buffers used in oligonucleotide and conjugation processes.
• Follows protocols for protein conjugation procedures.
• Contributes to completing goals on oligonucleotide process optimization projects.
• Contributes to developing solutions and recommendations for technical problems in oligonucleotide preparation.
• Provides documentation and validation support in synthesis and purification process changes.
• Performs laboratory work and documentation in accordance with GMP, GLP and company guidelines.
• Performs tasks under general supervision.

Skills

Oligonucleotide synthesis

HPLC

GMP/GLP familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology or related discipline

Tools

Oligonucleotide synthesizer

Liquid Chromatography systems

Job description

Medical Devices Company seeks an Entry Level Scientist I for a 12-month contract in Sparks, MD. The role is W2 contract, 40 hours/week, first shift, 8:30am–5:00pm, with a $20–30/hr rate.

Works in a team to develop automated nucleic acid assays and supports GMP/GLP-compliant lab operations. Requires a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry/Chemistry/Molecular Biology or related field, and 1 year of oligonucleotide synthesis experience; familiarity with oligonucleotide synthesis chemistry and DNA/protein