Scientist II/Sr. Scientist I, Process Technology Services, CMC

Scorpion Therapeutics; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wave Life Sciences in Lexington, MA is seeking a Process Technology Scientist II/Sr. Scientist I in CMC to lead oligonucleotide process development and support external manufacturing.

You will synthesize, purify, and characterize oligonucleotides while collaborating with Quality, Regulatory, Analytical, and Supply Chain teams. The role requires hands-on experience with chemical purification, analytical characterization, and cGMP standards, with preferred experience using ÄKTA, Waters, and

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related.
• 4–6+ years in oligonucleotide process development, GMP manufacturing, or tech transfer.
• Knowledge of oligonucleotide synthesis, purification, analytical characterization, and cGMP standards.
• Hands-on experience with ÄKTA, Waters, Sartorius instruments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize, purify, and characterize oligonucleotides.
• Support process development, external technology transfer, and GMP manufacturing.
• Develop transfer packages, risk assessments, and troubleshooting plans.
• Contribute to process technology innovation and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, Analytical, Supply Chain, and external partners.

Skills

Oligonucleotide synthesis

GMP manufacturing

Process development

Tech transfer

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related

Tools

ÄKTA

Waters

Sartorius instruments

Job description

Process Technology Scientist II/Sr. Scientist I in CMC at Wave Life Sciences

Responsibilities:

• synthesize, purify, and characterize oligonucleotides
• support process development, external technology transfer, and GMP manufacturing
• develop transfer packages, risk assessments, and troubleshooting plans
• contribute to process technology innovation and cost reduction
• collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, Analytical, Supply Chain, and external partners

Requirements:

• BS/MS/PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related
• 4-6+ years in oligonucleotide process development, GMP manufacturing, or technical transfer
• knowledge of oligonucleotide synthesis, purification, analytical characterization, and cGMP standards
• hands-on experience with ÄKTA, Waters, Sartorius instruments preferred

High-Value:

• expertise in nucleic acids, GMP environment, external tech transfer, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration

WorkSetup: based in Lexington, MA, with travel as needed for external manufacturing and process support.