CareerPlan

Research Associate

US-CO-BoulderFull-time$76k–$119k2026-08-25 → 2026-11-13

Core

Conducting process R&D activities for developing and optimizing enzymatic ligation and downstream processes at the lab scale for tech transfer to large-scale oligonucleotide production.

Role type

Research Associate (Process R&D)

Builds

Lab-scale processes for oligonucleotide production

Domain

Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Oligonucleotide Manufacturing

Required skills

Process chemistry, Enzymatic ligation, Downstream processing, Analytical testing, cGMP compliance, Experimental design

Preferred skills

Biocatalysis, DNA/RNA manipulation, Data analysis

Technologies

Laboratory instruments, Analytical systems

Responsibilities

Execute process development experiments for enzymatic ligation and downstream processing; Optimize chemical reactions and methods; Maintain experimental records adhering to SOPs and cGMP; Participate in cross-functional R&D teams.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC