RNAi Formulations Associate Scientist (1-Year)

Artech L.L.C.; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Artech L.L.C. in Lexington, MA is seeking an Associate Research Scientist, RNAi Formulations for a 1-year contractor role within Non-Viral Delivery, Research & Early Development.

The role focuses on hands-on RNAi formulation development, biophysical characterization, and support of oligonucleotide delivery for injectable therapeutics. The candidate will work under the US Team Manager for Nucleic Acid Delivery, Formulations and Bioanalysis, collaborating with teams across non-viral delivery,

Qualifications

• MS with ~3 years’ experience or PhD with 1–3 years in pharmaceutical/formulation sciences.
• Hands-on formulation and characterization of oligonucleotides or antibodies/proteins.
• Experience with solubility, viscosity, osmolality, and stability developability assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support development and characterization of preclinical RNAi and oligonucleotide formulations.
• Perform hands-on formulation prep, biophysical tests, data analysis for formulation selection.
• Establish screening assays for oligonucleotides in early discovery, incl. solubility and stability.
• Contribute to high-throughput DoE-based formulation optimization.
• Maintain documentation and communicate findings via reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to meet project timelines.
• Identify technical gaps and contribute to continuous improvement of workflows.
• Thrive in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced research environment.

Skills

Formulation

Biophysical analysis

Developability assessment

Education

MS with 3 years experience

PhD with 1-3 years

Job description

Artech L.L.C. in Lexington, MA is seeking an Associate Research Scientist, RNAi Formulations for a 1-year contractor role within Non-Viral Delivery, Research & Early Development.

The role focuses on hands-on RNAi formulation development, biophysical characterization, and support of oligonucleotide delivery for injectable therapeutics. The candidate will work under the US Team Manager for Nucleic Acid Delivery, Formulations and Bioanalysis, collaborating with teams across non-viral delivery,