Senior Process Development Scientist, Oligonucleotide

Avecia Pharma; Milford (MA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Avecia Pharma in Milford, Massachusetts, is seeking a Process Development Senior Scientist to plan and conduct development of oligonucleotide synthesis, purification, ultrafiltration, and lyophilization processes. You will lead scale-up, optimization, and characterization efforts, and work with PD leadership to report progress.

The role requires strong lab skills, ability to write technical docs, and hands-on supervision of laboratory staff. A PhD or MSc with substantial experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years related experience, Master’s degree with 5+ years, or PhD with minimal experience in science.
• General knowledge of chemical laboratory procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carries out lab work to develop/improve oligonucleotide processes and to assist in solving manufacturing process issues.
• Prepares API samples for customer use using standard procedures to produce required material with acceptable quality attributes.
• Participates in PD project teams to meet project requirements and timelines, and updates management and customers as needed.
• Prepares sections of technical development protocols and reports to document experiments and conclusions.
• Maintains and reviews lab documentation using standard record-keeping practices.
• Adheres to environmental health and safety policies and departmental procedures.
• Maintains training levels and drafts departmental procedures and work instructions.
• Develops up-to-date knowledge of oligonucleotide chemistry principles, theories, and processes.

Skills

Lab procedures

Process development

Oligonucleotide chemistry

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD degree

Job description

Avecia Pharma in Milford, Massachusetts, is seeking a Process Development Senior Scientist to plan and conduct development of oligonucleotide synthesis, purification, ultrafiltration, and lyophilization processes. You will lead scale-up, optimization, and characterization efforts, and work with PD leadership to report progress.

The role requires strong lab skills, ability to write technical docs, and hands-on supervision of laboratory staff. A PhD or MSc with substantial experience is preferred.