CRISPR Therapeutics

Biopharmaceutical

SeniorScientist,Oligonucleotide

$145–145k Boston, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Scientist, Oligonucleotide at CRISPR Therapeutics. Skills: Oligonucleotide synthesis, Purification, Analytical characterization, Process development. Lead design of synthesis. Execute automated solid-phase synthesis”

Industry & Context.

Biopharmaceutical
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4.5-8+ years of experience, 2 years industrial biopharmaiotech experience, 12-15 years progressive experience, Deep understanding of phosphoramidite chemistry, Protecting group strategies, Nucleotide modifications, Hands-on experience with automated oligonucleotide synthesizers, Hands-on experience with preparative purification systems, Troubleshooting mass spectrometry data, Interpreting mass spectrometry data

Nice to Have

Familiarity with ICH guidelines, Familiarity with cGMP manufacturing environments, Problem-solving skills, Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment, Ability to thrive in matrixed environment, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Presenting data to technical stakeholders, Presenting data to non-technical stakeholders, Proven ability to lead projects, Foster a collaborative team environment

What You'll Do.

Lead design of synthesis

Execute automated solid-phase synthesis

Develop purification processes

Optimize purification processes

Oversee structural elucidation

Perform purity assessments

Drive optimization of synthetic routes

Drive optimization of cleavage methodologies

Drive optimization of deprotection methodologies

Evaluate novel chemical modifications

Implement novel chemical modifications

Evaluate conjugation strategies

Implement conjugation strategies

Evaluate delivery technologies

Implement delivery technologies

Serve as oligochemistry lead

Supervise junior chemists

Mentor junior chemists

Train junior chemists

Supervise laboratory technicians

Mentor laboratory technicians

Train laboratory technicians

Maintain laboratory notebooks

Contribute to regulatory filings

Manage inventory of oligonucleotides

Manage inventory of critical reagents

Manage inventory of phosphoramidites

Prepare experimental reports

Communicate project results

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary project teams

Communication Scope

Scientific communications; Internal meetings; External meetings

Full Job Description

_**Job Description:**_ **Company Overview** Founded over a decade ago, CRISPR Therapeutics is a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative gene-based medicines for serious human diseases. The Company has evolved from a pioneering research-stage organization into an industry leader, marking a historic milestone with the approval of CASGEVY® (exagamglogene autotemcel [exa-cel]), the world’s first CRISPR-based therapy, approved for eligible patients with sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia. CRISPR Therapeutics is advancing a broad and diversified pipeline across hemoglobinopathies, cardiovascular, autoimmune, oncology, regenerative medicine and rare diseases. The Company continues to expand its leadership in gene editing through the development of SyNTase™ editing, a novel and proprietary gene-editing platform designed to enable precise, efficient, and scalable gene correction. To accelerate and expand its impact, CRISPR Therapeutics has established strategic collaborations with leading biopharmaceutical partners, including Vertex Pharmaceuticals. CRISPR Therapeutics AG is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, with its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, CRISPR Therapeutics, Inc., and R&D operations based in Boston, Massachusetts and San Francisco, California. **Position Summary** We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Oligonucleotide Scientist to join our non-viral delivery (NVD) technical development team. In this role, you will serve as a technical lead in the design, synthesis, purification and analysis of modified oligonucleotides. You will drive the innovation in chemical modifications, scale-up process development and optimizations to support our advancing pipelines from early-stage research and discovery through clinical development. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in solid-phase synthesis, state of the art purification techniques, and analytical characterization, combined with a proven tr

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