R&D Researcher

Company: LanceSoft, Inc.
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description:
--- We are seeking a research associate to work with a team developing and scaling novel chemistry for RNA synthesis. Key responsibilities will be the production and purification of synthetic RNA and chemically modified synthetic RNA using automated solid-phase synthesis techniques. Other responsibilities will include sample preparation, data acquisition, and data analysis of synthetic oligonucleotides by LC-MS using client QTOF instruments and software. Detailed record keeping of all steps in the workflow is imperative. You will be pushing RNA synthesis state of the art using Clients proprietary TC-RNA chemistry, and will be responsible for ordering, maintaining, and monitoring an inventory of chemical reagents, as well as maintenance and monitoring of the hardware components used for the synthesis, purification and analysis of the RNA products.
--- MS/MA in Chemistry or Biochemistry, or equivalent.
--- 2+ years' experience synthetic organic and/or analytical chemistry.
--- Experience with HPLC purification techniques
--- Experience with Mass Spectrometry.
--- Experience in solid-phase oligonucleotide synthesis, using and trouble-shooting automated solid-phase synthesizers and optimizing synthetic protocols and reaction schemas.
--- Experience in the optimization of purification protocols for oligonucleotides (RNA and DNA) via HPLC.
--- Experience with client Mass Hunter software for data acquisition and analysis

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusivity This means a deep commitment to each other equally, in an open, diversified team environment. We strive to be as diverse as the clients and employees we partner with. We embrace people of any race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation. LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).
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