Senior RNA Chemist – RNA Therapeutics

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Senior RNA Chemist RNA Therapeutics

Lets do this. Lets change the this vital role you will focus on advancing programable mRNA design synthesis purification and characterization strategies to enable the discovery and development of next-generation mRNA medicines.

You will bring strong expertise in RNA chemistry and nucleic acid therapeutics and will work at the interface of molecular design analytical characterization and platform innovation. You will also collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to develop robust RNA technologies that improve therapeutic performance stability manufacturability and translational potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement high-throughput strategies for modular assembly of mRNA elements to achieve maximal payload expression and programable cellular performance for therapeutic applications.
• Develop and advance mRNA platform technologies including chemical modification strategies capping approaches and sequence/structure optimization.
• Lead experimental efforts to improve RNA quality purity stability and biological activity.
• Develop and apply purification strategies for mRNA including experience with FPLC-based purification methods where applicable.
• Utilize and interpret analytical methods for mRNA characterization including HPLC FPLC LC-MS gel electrophoresis capillary electrophoresis UV/Vis and related biochemical and biophysical techniques.
• Evaluate the impact of sequence structure chemical modifications and purification approaches on mRNA performance and developability through functional in vitro assays.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in molecular biology delivery formulation process development bioanalytics and translational sciences.
• Clearly document experimental work and communicate findings through internal reports presentations patent disclosures and scientific publications.
• Contribute to the development of scalable and reproducible workflows that support RNA therapeutic platform advancement.

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The passionate and dedicated Senior RNA Chemist we seek is a researcher with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree PhD

OR

PharmD

OR MD and relevant post-doc where applicable

OR

Masters degree and 3 years of relevant scientific experience

OR

Bachelors degree and 5 years of relevant scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD 2years relevant experience in RNA chemistry oligonucleotide chemistry nucleic acid therapeutics or related discipline.
• Strong background in the design synthesis and optimization of RNA molecules including experience with mRNA and/or circRNA.
• Hands-on experience with in vitro transcription RNA purification and analytical characterization.
• Experience in cell culture and functional in vitro assays for quantification of RNA expression.
• Experience with FPLC purification and familiarity with chromatography-based workflows for biomolecule purification.
• Knowledge of modified nucleotides capping technologies circularization methods and structure-function relationships in RNA systems.
• Understanding how RNA chemistry and purification impact stability translation efficiency immunogenicity and manufacturability.
• Demonstrated ability to independently design experiments troubleshoot technical challenges and drive scientific progress.
• Strong record of collaboration in multidisciplinary drug discovery or platform development environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting scientific data to cross-functional teams.
• Track record of innovation as evidenced by publications patents or advancement of enabling technologies.

What you can expect from us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture well support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant skills experience and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan based on eligibility comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals work/life balance and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions group medical dental and vision coverage life and disability insurance and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program or for field sales representatives a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

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Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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