Associate Research Scientist – Formulation
Job in
Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02173, USA
Listed on 2026-10-11
Listing for:
Integration International Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-11
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Pharmaceutical Science/ Research, Biotech Research, Drug Discovery
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Duration: 1 year
Pay Rate
: $39/hr on w2
We are seeking an Associate Research Scientist – RNAi Formulations to join a multidisciplinary research team focused on non-viral delivery and formulation development for RNAi and oligonucleotide therapeutics.
This is a hands-on laboratory role focused on formulation preparation, analytical and biophysical characterization, develop ability assessments, troubleshooting, and stability evaluation of oligonucleotide formulations for injectable therapeutics.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and characterize preclinical RNAi and oligonucleotide formulations across portfolio and platform projects.
- Perform hands-on formulation preparation, biophysical characterization, analytical testing, and data analysis
. - Develop and execute screening assays to evaluate formulation performance and develop ability.
- Assess critical formulation properties including solubility, viscosity, osmolality, stability, degradation, and aggregation
. - Support formulation optimization using high-throughput screening and Design of Experiments (DoE) approaches where applicable.
- Conduct long-term storage and stability studies for RNAi conjugates and oligonucleotide formulations.
- Troubleshoot formulation and characterization challenges, identify technical gaps, and propose practical solutions.
- Maintain accurate experimental documentation and communicate results through technical summaries, reports, and presentations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in non-viral delivery, formulation, oligonucleotide chemistry, bioanalysis, PK, CMC, and related functions
. - Support project deliverables and timelines in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary research environment.
- MS with approximately 3 years of relevant experience
, or PhD with 1–3 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical sciences, formulation sciences, chemical engineering, biophysics, analytical chemistry, oligonucleotide delivery, or a related field. - Hands-on experience with oligonucleotide or antibody/protein formulation and characterization is strongly preferred.
- Experience with analytical methods or assessments involving solubility, viscosity, osmolality, aggregation, stability, degradation, or other develop ability parameters
. - Strong hands-on laboratory skills with the ability to troubleshoot formulation and characterization challenges
. - Strong experimental planning, documentation, data analysis, and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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