Job Details

Senior Research Associate – Formulation & Analytical Support

Position is on-site 5 days a week in San Rafael

Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday

Pay Range: $45.00 - $46.00

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Associate to provide formulation and analytical support for oligonucleotide based therapeutics across in vitro and in vivo studies. This individual will work both independently and collaboratively to ensure high quality dosing solutions, execute stability testing, support analytical workflows, and contribute to nonclinical and clinical development programs.

Key Responsibilities

Formulation & Dosing Support

•Independently and collaboratively prepare, formulate, and quality check dosing solutions for a range of in vitro and in vivo studies

•Perform formulation stability studies and define appropriate short and long term storage conditions

•Support formulation strategies for oligonucleotides across different delivery and study paradigms

Analytical & Technical Support

•Execute analytical assays to support formulation and quality assessment, including UV, LC MS, and osmolality measurements

•Perform quantitative data analysis across multiple experiments, including basic statistical and graphical analysis

•Proactively troubleshoot technical issues and recommend corrective actions to ensure data quality and project continuity

Innovation & Capability Building

•Develop new techniques or introduce new technologies to enhance the group's formulation and analytical capabilities

•Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory workflows and experimental approaches

Documentation & Communication

•Maintain accurate and thorough laboratory notebook records in compliance with data integrity standards

•Prepare SOPs, technical reports, and documentation to support nonclinical and clinical programs, including regulatory submissions

•Present data and actively participate in group meetings, department meetings, and Early Development team meetings

Laboratory Operations

•Share responsibility for laboratory management duties, including equipment readiness, inventory, and general lab organization

Required Skills & Experience

•Good understanding of oligonucleotide therapeutics, formulation approaches, and stability testing

•Hands on experience with analytical techniques such as UV spectroscopy, LC MS, and osmolality measurements

•Ability to perform quantitative analysis across studies with minimal supervision

•Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively within cross functional teams

•Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail

Education & Qualifications

•Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related field with 6+ years of relevant experience, or

•Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience

Benefits (employee contribution):

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act