$84,400–$103,300 Per Year
Analysis Skills, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Development, Assays, Continuous Improvement, Data Processing, Fundamental Analysis, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Identify Issues, Laboratory Techniques, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Organic Chemistry, Process Development, Process Manufacturing, Quality Assurance Methodology, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Scientific Research, Specimen Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Test Requirements, Time Management, Validation Testing, Writing Skills
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Analytical Development Research Scientist
May 1, 2026
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
- Contribute to a positive work atmosphere
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
The annualized salary range for this position is $84,400.00 - $103,300.00.
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