Oligonucleotide Synthesis Scientist — Process & Scale-Up

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Yearly goal-based bonus & merit-based 

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions in Cambridge, MA is seeking a scientist to develop and scale oligonucleotide synthesis processes for drug candidates. You will design experiments, record data, and communicate results while collaborating with development teams.

The role emphasizes independence, teamwork, and precise data interpretation with opportunities to contribute to novel synthesis improvements and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline with 3+ years of experience or a Master's with 1+ years.
• Experience working with LC/MS is required.
• Strong background in synthetic organic chemistry with understanding of reactivity and mechanisms.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; strong written and oral communication.
• Experience in nucleoside chemistry or oligonucleotide synthesis preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct laboratory experiments to optimize and characterize synthesis processes for robustness and productivity of oligonucleotides.
• Record experimental procedures and data accurately.
• Communicate research results by writing reports and presenting data in team meetings.

Skills

LC/MS

Synthetic organic chemistry

Oligonucleotide synthesis

Experiment design

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific Discipline

Master's Degree in a Scientific Discipline

Job description

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions in Cambridge, MA is seeking a scientist to develop and scale oligonucleotide synthesis processes for drug candidates. You will design experiments, record data, and communicate results while collaborating with development teams.

The role emphasizes independence, teamwork, and precise data interpretation with opportunities to contribute to novel synthesis improvements and reports.