Process Sciences Scientist: Oligonucleotide Manufacturing

Planet Pharma; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Cambridge, MA is seeking The Scientist, Process Sciences to develop, characterize and scale-up oligonucleotide manufacturing processes. You will work in the lab and collaborate with cross-functional teams, manufacturing organizations on process development, transfer, and oversight of oligonucleotide drug candidate manufacturing.

This onsite role is located at our Kendall Square offices in Cambridge.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or biochemical engineering.
• 3 years experience with oligonucleotide therapeutics process research and development is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in process development and analytical methods for process and product characterization.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to process development, optimization, and scale-up of oligonucleotide manufacturing processes.
• Support the process and product characterization of small molecules and oligonucleotide APIs.
• Contribute to the management and optimization of in-house and contract manufacturing processes.
• Author and review technical protocols and development reports in support of manufacturing and process characterization activities.
• Author, edit, and review manufacturing documentation according to regulatory and procedural guidelines.
• Work closely with analytical development, manufacturing, QA, QC and CMO/CRO on the process transfer and process optimization.
• Contribute to strategic technical discussions and presenting progress at internal and external scientific meetings.

Skills

Process development

Analytical method development

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

MSc in Chemistry/Biochemical Engineering

Job description

Planet Pharma in Cambridge, MA is seeking The Scientist, Process Sciences to develop, characterize and scale-up oligonucleotide manufacturing processes. You will work in the lab and collaborate with cross-functional teams, manufacturing organizations on process development, transfer, and oversight of oligonucleotide drug candidate manufacturing.

This onsite role is located at our Kendall Square offices in Cambridge.