Associate Scientist I, Discovery Chemistry (Bioconjugation)
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This Associate Scientist will join the Discovery Chemistry team, primarily focusing on oligonucleotide bioconjugation and peptide synthesis for the development and optimization of siRNA-based therapeutics.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a well-documented laboratory notebook
- Track progress against project timelines, generate regular status updates, and communicate progress and issues to management
- Perform tasks across projects
- Manage time effectively to meet deadlines
- Adhere to safe laboratory practices
- Prioritize and perform synthesis, purification, and analysis of conjugates based on project deliverable timelines
Requirements
- Excellent understanding of organic and analytical chemistry
- Experience with a wide range of analytical techniques, especially HPLC
- Ability to quickly learn new procedures and techniques
Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. Chemistry or Biochemistry degree
- 0-3 years of experience working in a chemistry laboratory
Nice to Have
- Experience working with large-molecule synthetic targets, particularly oligonucleotides, in an academic or industry setting
- Experience with solid-phase peptide synthesis (automated and/or manual)
- Prior experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment
Skills
* Required skills
Benefits
About Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them.