Scientific Associate

Synectics Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the biotechnology field is seeking a Scientific Associate to support innovative research in siRNA delivery. This role involves synthesizing oligonucleotides, applying analytical techniques, and collaborating in a team environment. Candidates should have a background in Chemistry, with strong communication skills and experience in laboratory automation highly valued.

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Technical Certification Bonus

Qualifications

• Prior experience in oligonucleotide synthesis required.
• Experience with automated liquid handling/assay automation is desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Synthesis of oligonucleotides and characterization using analytical techniques.
• Inventory management of phosphoramidite and other reagents.
• Collaborate with automation experts to improve process efficiency.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS in Chemistry/Biochemistry

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

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• The Global Discovery Chemistry is seeking a contractual Scientific associate to help drive innovation in targeted siRNA delivery.
• The candidate will be working closely with a team of experts to advance our therapeutics and to drive our understanding of selective delivery of siRNA.
• Synthesis of oligonucleotides, purification characterization by using appropriate analytical techniques.
• Synthesis of oligonucleotides conjugates.
• Phosphoramidite and other reagent inventory management
• Apply automation or collaborate with an automation expert to improve efficiency
  
  

Description

• The Global Discovery Chemistry is seeking a contractual Scientific associate to help drive innovation in targeted siRNA delivery.
• The candidate will be working closely with a team of experts to advance our therapeutics and to drive our understanding of selective delivery of siRNA.
• Synthesis of oligonucleotides, purification characterization by using appropriate analytical techniques.
• Synthesis of oligonucleotides conjugates.
• Phosphoramidite and other reagent inventory management
• Apply automation or collaborate with an automation expert to improve efficiency
  
  

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Chemistry/ Biochemistry with prior oligonucleotides synthesis experience.
• Broad experience in analytical techniques for oligonucleotides (ASOs and siRNAs), various oligonucleotides conjugates, including, but not limited to, HPLC-UV/Fluorescence/MS.
• Skilled with different analytical techniques, HPLC, LC-MS etc.
• Experience with automated liquid handling/assay automation desirable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
  
  

California Fair Chance Act

Synectics Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Synectics Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

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