OVERVIEW:

Our client, a US Fortune 250 company and a global medical technology corporation serving customers in Clinical Labs, Health care research & Pharmaceutical industry, seeks an accomplished Scientist I - Oligonucleotides.

Position: Scientist I - Oligonucleotides

Location: Sparks MD 21152 (7 Loveton Cir, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152)

Duration: 12 Months contract with possible extension

Pay Rate: $32/hr - $34.5/hr (depending on experience)

Job Description:

• Workdays/hours: M - F 8:30am -- 5pm
• Onsite daily
• Works within a team to provide synthetic oligonucleotides through the use of automated oligonucleotide synthesizers and Liquid Chromatography systems which support the development of automated assays using nucleic acid isolation and real-time amplification/detection technology within the Molecular Diagnostic plants.
• Follows established protocols for the synthesis and purification of oligonucleotides used in manufacturing and R&D.
• Follows established protocols for the preparation of buffers used in the oligonucleotide and conjugation processes.
• Follows established protocols for protein conjugation procedures.
• Contributes to the completion of goals associated with specific oligonucleotide process optimization projects.
• Contributes to developing solutions and providing recommendations as to the appropriate course of action to technical problems associated with the preparation of synthetic oligonucleotides.
• Provides documentation and validation support in execution of synthesis and/or purification process changes.
• Performs laboratory work and documentation in accordance with GMP, GLP and company guidelines.

Job Recruitment:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology or related discipline.
• Prefer a minimum of 1 year of industrial or academic experience in the synthesis and/or purification of oligonucleotides.
• Basic understanding in the use of the liquid chromatography manual or automated systems.
• Basic understanding of chromatography theory and hands-on experience with HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary together with the ability to interact effectively in team and cross-functional environments.
• Understanding of the GMP and GLP laboratory guidelines.
• Optional experience includes the use of a DNA (oligonucleotide) and/or Peptide synthesizer and having an understanding of the oligonucleotide synthesis chemistry.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing tools highly beneficial.

I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure a prompt communication, whichever direction. If you are looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you.

SB

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $32.00 - $34.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• HPLC: 1 year (Required)
• Oligonucleotides Synthesis or Purification: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sparks, MD (Required)

Work Location: In person