Scientist, Analytical Sciences - Stability

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 117,000 - 158,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Scientist, Analytical Sciences to join the Stability team in Cambridge, MA. You will support stability programs across drug substances, products, and starting materials, contributing to lifecycle management and regulatory filings.

The role involves data analysis, protocol authoring, and collaboration with QA/CMC groups, with on-site work in Cambridge and potential for incentives through company programs.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years in a stability related function; GMP/QA experience preferred.
• Experience with HPLC and physicochemical test methods of oligonucleotides, oligosaccharides, or proteins.
• Strong skills in the application of statistical methods; multi-site/CMO experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare stability plan with stakeholders.
• Test, analyze, and trend stability data for specified programs.
• Design and execute compatibility and in-use studies.
• Manage temperature excursions.
• Author/review stability SOPs, protocols, and reports.
• Contribute analytical data to stability sections of regulatory submissions.

Skills

Statistical analysis

HPLC

Scientific communication

Team collaboration

QA/Regulatory experience

Education

MS or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology or related discipline

Tools

HPLC

Job description

Overview:

The Scientist, Analytical Sciences will be a member of the Stability team responsible for stability support of siRNA drug substances, drug products, intermediates, conjugated products, and critical starting materials. The successful candidate will provide inter-departmental support by ensuring continuous supply and life‑cycle management of stability programs internally and at contract manufacturers. In addition, this role will be a significant contributor of data to CMC sections of regulatory filings.

This position is onsite and will be primarily located in Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare stability plan with stakeholders.
• Test, analyze, and trend stability data for specified developmental and clinical programs.
• Design and execute compatibility and in-use studies.
• Manage temperature excursions.
• Author and review stability SOPs and protocols in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines.
• Author and review stability reports.
• Author and contribute analytical data to stability sections of regulatory submissions. Assist with responses to agency requests.
• Manage stability deviation and out of trend process.
• Assist in deriving stability specifications. Provide stability expertise for the risk assessment process.
• Contribute substantially to the interpretation of data and subsequent impact to methods/product (e.g., participation in statistical process control (SPC), control charting/trending, etc.).
• Expected contributions to general laboratory operations including review of data, authorship/review of technical documentation, and inspection readiness. Provide technical support to Quality group as needed.

Qualifications:

• MS or PhD. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology or related discipline. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a stability related function. Previous Quality Control / GMP experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with HPLC and physicochemical test methods of oligonucleotides is highly preferred. Alternatively, experience with HPLC and physicochemical test methods of oligosaccharides or proteins.
• Strong skills in the application of statistical methods.
• Experience working at a multi‑site company and/or with CMOs is helpful.

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U.S. Pay Range

$117,000.00 - $158,200.00

The pay range reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education. This role is eligible for an annual short-term incentive award (e.g., bonus or sales incentive) and an annual long-term incentive award (e.g., equity).

Benefits:

• Alnylam's robust Total Rewards package is designed to support your overall health and well-being.
• We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a lifestyle reimbursement program, flexible spending and health savings accounts and a 401(k)with a generous company match.
• Eligible employees enjoy paid time off, wellness days, holidays, and two company-wide recharge breaks.
• We also offer generous family resources and leave.
• Our commitment to your well-being reflects our belief that caring for our people fuels the impact we create together.

About Alnylam

We are the leader in RNAi therapeutics - a revolutionary approach with the potential to transform the lives of people with rare and common diseases. Built on Nobel Prize-winning science, Alnylam has delivered the breakthroughs that made RNAi therapeutics possible and are just at the beginning of what's possible. Our deep pipeline, late-stage programs, and bold vision reflect our core values: fierce innovation, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, open culture and commitment to people. We're proud to be a globally recognized top employer, where an authentic, inclusive culture and breakthrough thinking fuel one another.

At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, pregnancy status or related conditions, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital or familial status, political affiliation, age, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law. Alnylam is an E-Verify Employer.

Learn more about these and additional benefits offered by Alnylam by visiting the Benefits section of the Careers website: https://www.alnylam.com/careers