Scientist - Nucleic Acid Therapeutics (NATx) (194139BR)

How will you make an impact?

As a member of the Nucleic Acid Therapeutics (NATx) R&D team, you will be responsible for development of new biopharmaceutical products, improvement, and troubleshooting of existing manufacturing and quality testing technologies. You will need to be self-motivated and handle independent tasks with the understanding of how those tasks tie into the bigger picture.

What will you do?

• Investigating, optimizing, and developing the new methods and technologies of in vitro RNA transcription (IVT) and modification. Responsible for performing research and leading for NATx projects and products
• Maintain an advanced level of documentation and communication through timely and thorough drafting and execution of protocols, reports, and experimental summaries in support of process development activities
• Interacting with and becoming involved with local and global teams by providing project updates and data summaries to relevant parties. Interacting local with other departments such as quality assurance (QA), manufacturing, marketing, and project management in support of new product development
• Innovating and providing technical justification for novel concepts and approaches. Anticipating potential problems and design preventative solutions. Supporting continuous improvement efforts (e.g. improved sensitivity, reduced turnaround time etc.)
• Performing fundamental literature and patent searches related to activities. Collaborating with Intellectual Property colleagues to determine freedom to operate capabilities and novelty of discoveries
• Collaborating with customers and commercial partners.
• Evaluating, purchasing, and operating various process development and analytical equipment
• Mentoring, providing guidance, and training less senior personnel. May assume a leading role in providing solutions to difficult problems associated with specific projects

• Education in the area of Life Sciences: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology and appropriate experience, or Ph.D. needed to establish a strong background and knowledge base
• Knowledge, extensive experience, and competency in molecular biology techniques, especially in RNA synthesis in modification. Strong knowledge of relevant scientific fields
• Knowledge and experience in laboratory procedures and use of equipment. Experience in development of GMP products would be a benefit
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data analysis software (e.g. GraphPad Prism, JMP, etc.)
• English language skills

• The innovative environment of the rapidly growing international company
• High performing, driven and supportive working culture and outstanding development possibilities to increase your potential
• An exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic global organization and work with experienced professionals
• One time payment for relocation to Vilnius
• Monthly salary from 2800 to 4300 EUR before taxes and motivational compensation package