CareerPlan

Research Scientist I or II, Oligonucleotide Chemistry

Cambridge (USA)Full-time$67k–$124k2026-08-13 → 2026-11-13
On-site · United States

Core

Synthesize, optimize, and characterize therapeutic oligonucleotides using automated solid-phase synthesizers and analytical techniques to advance RNA-based medicines.

Role type

Research Scientist I or II, Oligonucleotide Chemistry

Builds

Research-scale oligonucleotides for xRNA therapeutics discovery

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / RNA therapeutics / Oligonucleotide Chemistry

Required skills

Automated solid-phase synthesis, Oligonucleotide purification, Chromatography, Mass spectrometry, Laboratory instrumentation operation, SOP development, Electronic laboratory notebook management

Preferred skills

Oligonucleotide process development, Technology innovation

Technologies

Automated DNA/RNA synthesizers, Chromatographic systems, Mass spectrometry systems

Responsibilities

Execute solid-phase synthesis of research-scale oligonucleotides; Purify, desalt, and characterize oligonucleotides; Develop and optimize synthesis and analytical methods; Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation; Prepare and maintain standard operating procedures; Organize and document experimental results

Seniority

Mid-level Research Scientist (1-3 years experience)