Research Associate, Research Scientist, Biotech Research
Listed on 2026-10-05
-
Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biotech Research, Research Assistant/Associate, Biotechnology
Title:
Research Associate, RNAi Chemical Development
DURATION: 1+ year with the potential to extend (up to 2-year max)
LOCATION:
Boulder, CO - ONSITE
SCHEDULE:
8am-5pm (some flexibility)
This role supports delivery of high-quality oligonucleotide starting materials to innovation and process development teams, enabling ligation-based RNAi manufacturing development and platform expansion.
The position is responsible for maintaining a reliable supply system to support fast-paced program advancement.
RELATIONSHIPSCollaborates with RNAi Chemical Development, Innovation, and Scale-Up teams.
Interfaces with API development and oligonucleotide production stakeholders.
Individual contributor within a cross-functional environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Support preparation and delivery of oligonucleotide starting materials.
- Execute laboratory procedures related to oligonucleotide synthesis, processing, and purification.
- Operate and maintain workflows ensuring reliable material supply.
- Support ligation development through timely substrate preparation.
- Maintain equipment and document workflows and materials.
- Drive continuous improvement in efficiency and scalability.
Education:
Bachelor's or Master's in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field.
Experience:
0-3+ years of relevant lab experience.
- Familiarity with standard laboratory techniques.
- Experience with HPLC or LC-MS is a plus.
- Familiarity with automated oligonucleotide synthesizers (e.g., Mermade systems) is preferred.
- Experience with ion-exchange purification methods for oligonucleotides is preferred.
- Basic understanding of RNAi or oligonucleotide chemistry preferred.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).