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System One

Sr. Associate Scientist

System One, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


Job Title : Sr. Associate Scientist, RNA Process Development

Location : Seattle, WA

Compensation : $53.34 -$67.74

Type:

Contract

Responsibilities

Design and execute nucleic acid ligation reactions using “splint ligation” methodology

Design and execute ion-pairing (IP) reversed-phase (RP) chromatography methods

Perform purification of oligonucleotides using chromatography and/or preparative PAGE

Design and evaluate the performance of new biophysical assays to identify and assess CQA’s

Manage samples and data related to gene editing platform process development

Provide experimental design and executional support to team members in adjacent and related functions (e.g. clinical development programs, high throughput process development, etc.)

Actively participate and support lab maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives

Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebook and documentation

Summarize and present data in group meetings and contribute to group discussions

Author technical reports, study memos, and protocols

Requirements

STEM degree with 2+ years of relevant industry experience; title/compensation will be commensurate with education, experience, and skillset

Proficiency with biochemical techniques to analyze oligonucleotides (PAGE and CE)

Proficiency with analytical IP-RP chromatography for RNA (including mRNA) purity

Experience working with, storing, and analyzing purified nucleic acids and proteins

Independently motivated with the ability to work in teams

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely through oral presentation and technical writing

Ability to leverage literature, internal and external resources to solve problems and develop new technologies

Possess a growth mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in biological or chemical engineering, biochemistry, or bio-related field

Experience with optimizing molecular cloning reactions

Experience with gene editing primary human cells or immortalized cell-lines

Experience with solid-phase oligonucleotide synthesis

Experience with bioinformatic tools used to predict RNA secondary structure

Experience with JMP for DoE design and analysis

BenefitsSystem One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

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