Scientist, Oligonucleotide Process Development

Contract Duration: 12 Months with opportunity to extend

Pay Rate: Up to $56.00/hour or about $114,000 a year

Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours

We are seeking a Scientist, Process Sciences to support the development, characterization, optimization, and scale‑up of oligonucleotide manufacturing processes
. This is a highly hands‑on, laboratory‑based role focused on drug substance development, process development, process characterization, and manufacturing support
.

The Scientist will independently execute experiments, lead technical projects, analyze experimental data, and prepare technical reports and manufacturing documentation. This individual will work closely with cross‑functional teams, including Analytical Development, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), and external CMO/CRO partners
, to support process development, transfer, optimization, and manufacturing of oligonucleotide drug candidates.

This position is 100% onsite at the in Cambridge, MA and requires daily laboratory work.

• Contribute to the development, optimization, characterization, and scale‑up of oligonucleotide manufacturing processes
  .
• Perform hands‑on laboratory experiments supporting drug substance and API process development
  .
• Independently design, plan, execute, and document experiments.
• Support process and product characterization of oligonucleotides and small‑molecule APIs.
• Utilize HPLC and other analytical techniques to evaluate processes and characterize products.
• Apply chemistry and/or chemical engineering principles to troubleshoot processes, interpret experimental results, and recommend improvements.
• Support the management and optimization of both in‑house and contract manufacturing processes
  .
• Lead or contribute to technical projects related to process development and manufacturing.
• Support process transfer and process optimization activities with internal manufacturing teams and external CMO/CRO partners.
• Author and review technical protocols, experimental reports, development reports, and manufacturing documentation
  .
• Prepare and review documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
• Collaborate closely with Analytical Development, Manufacturing, QA, QC, and external manufacturing partners
  .
• Participate in technical and scientific discussions and present project progress and experimental findings at internal and external meetings.
• Work safely with hazardous laboratory chemicals
  , including acids, bases, and chemicals commonly used in oligonucleotide development.

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or a related scientific/engineering discipline with approximately 3+ years of relevant industry experience
  , OR
• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or a related discipline with approximately 1+ year of relevant postdoctoral or industry experience
  .
• Hands‑on HPLC experience is required.
• Strong background in chemistry and/or chemical engineering principles
  .
• Hands‑on experience with process development and analytical methods used for process and product characterization
  .
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan and execute laboratory experiments.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting experimental data and applying findings to process development or optimization.
• Experience authoring technical reports, protocols, and/or manufacturing documentation
  .
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven laboratory environment
  .
• Must be comfortable working with hazardous chemicals, including acids and bases
  , on a routine basis.

• Approximately 3+ years of oligonucleotide therapeutics process research and development experience
  .
• Experience with oligonucleotide chemistry, synthesis, purification, process development, or manufacturing
  .
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing practical manufacturing processes for oligonucleotides and/or small molecules
  .
• Experience with drug…