Research Associate, Analytical Chemistry

Research Associate

Agilent Technologies Nucleic Acids Solutions Division is looking to add a Research Associate to their Analytical Services team in the Development department at their contract Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing facility, located in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in oligonucleotide chemistries.

As a Research Associate in the Analytical Services team the candidate will be responsible for executing analytical techniques in support of method validation used in supporting Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct laboratory scale experiments using analytical instrument platforms such as HPLC/UPLC, HPLC-MS, ICP-MS, IC, GC, GC-MS, UV, Karl Fischer
• Author method validation protocols and reports with adherence to ICH guidelines and internal Agilent standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Design and safely conduct laboratory scale experiments using current best practices for API testing
• Properly record and summarize experiments in notebooks and reports and construct research summaries to present to internal teams
• Maintain process compliance integrity by adhering to SOPs and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) as appropriate.
• Operate laboratory equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting instrumentation and method issues, and performing routine preventative maintenance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's (B.S.) or equivalent in chemistry
• 1 year relevant experience and/or training
• Experience in following SOP's for analytical method execution such as HPLC/UPLC, HPLC-MS

• Experience in cGMP regulated environment
• Knowledge of ICP-MS, IC, GC, GC-MS, UV, Karl Fischer is desired
• Knowledge of analytical test methods used in the testing of oligonucleotide API or related molecules is highly desired
• Experience with method validation
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary project teams, understand project requirements, and follow project timelines

This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least June 11, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $69,120.00 - $108,000.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at:

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Travel Required: Occasional

Shift: Day

Duration: No End Date

Job Function: R&D