Process Development Research Associate

Nitto Avecia; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nitto Avecia in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Research Associate to support development of oligonucleotide processes, including synthesis, purification, ultrafiltration and lyophilization. You will assist in scale-up, process optimization, and characterization to deliver robust manufacturing methods.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a science-related discipline and familiarity with basic laboratory procedures and equipment, with annual salary range between $61,400 and $75,200.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science-related discipline with relevant knowledge.
• General knowledge of chemical laboratory procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out laboratory work to develop/improve oligonucleotide processes
• Carry out laboratory support to assist in the solution of manufacturing process issues.
• Assist with laboratory preparations of API samples for customer use utilizing best available procedures and practices to produce requested amounts of material with acceptable quality attributes.
• Maintain laboratory documentation using standard scientific record keeping practices
• Adhere to all company and departmental environmental health and safety policies and procedures
• Perform assigned group responsibilities to maintain an efficient operating laboratory
• Maintain an appropriate level of training on company and departmental procedures as determined by Avecia and Process Development
• Acquire knowledge of oligonucleotide chemistry principles, theories, and processes

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Chemical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

About This Opportunity

As a Research Associate you will assist in the development of processes and methods for the synthesis, purification, ultrafiltration, and lyophilization of new and existing oligonucleotide products. Prepares and tests samples for analysis. You will also assist in product scale-up, process optimization, and process characterization activities.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Carry out laboratory work to develop/improve oligonucleotide processes
• Carry out laboratory support to assist in the solution of manufacturing process issues.
• Assist with laboratory preparations of API samples for customer use utilizing best available procedures and practices to produce requested amounts of material with acceptable quality attributes.
• Maintain laboratory documentation using standard scientific record keeping practices
• Adhere to all company and departmental environmental health and safety policies and procedures
• Perform assigned group responsibilities to maintain an efficient operating laboratory
• Maintain an appropriate level of training on company and departmental procedures as determined by Avecia and Process Development
• Acquire knowledge of oligonucleotide chemistry principles, theories, and processes

Job Knowledge Required

Bachelor’s Degree in science-related discipline with relevant knowledge. General knowledge of chemical laboratory procedures and equipment.

The annualized salary range for this role is between $61,400.00 - $75,200.00.