Research Scientist I, Analytical Development
Apr 16, 2025
Avecia: Milford, MA, Massachusetts, US
Regular Full Time
About this opportunity :
The Research Scientist I is responsible for meeting the analytical testing requirements to support research and development projects primarily focused on oligonucleotides.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute testing per method or protocol for development, qualification, verification, validation, and transfer of analytical methods
- Analyze test samples, process data, and report results with minimal errors to support research and development primarily focused on oligonucleotides
- Provide analytical support to Process Development and Manufacturing
- Design and perform method development experiments
- Perform GDP and technical peer review
- Author technical documentation (e.g., methods, procedures)
- Provide technical leadership in analytical project meetings
- Maintain laboratory compliance
- Provide basic-level training in lab techniques and procedures
- Plan, track, and execute tasks to deliver project results on time
- Communicate with clients and elevate issues to project team leader
- Contribute to department objectives for continuous improvement and technical excellence
Required Skills/Abilities:
- BA/BS with 2+ yrs. of related experience
- MS with 1+ yrs. of related experience
- Perform any laboratory procedure
- Operate and troubleshoot KF, U/HPLC instruments
- Knowledge of undergraduate general and organic chemistry
- Analytical chemistry knowledge including theory and application of fundamental analytical techniques for identification, purity, and assay
- Basic Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Perform algebraic and basic statistical calculations correctly
- Proficient in technical writing and department-wide presentations
- Understand and edit laboratory SOPs