Analytical Development - Molecular Biologist

This position will be supporting an Analytical Development client team responsible for the characterization and testing of raw materials, RNA drug substances, and LNP drug products at different stages of development. The successful candidate will work closely with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Process Development, and R&D groups to advance preclinical gene editing candidates and support a growing gene editing pipeline.We are seeking a skilled and motivated Analytical Development scientist to join a dynamic team focused on analytical assays for nucleic acid quantitation and next-generation sequencing (NGS). The position involves developing and executing analytical methods for non-GMP development studies, including comparability assessments, process development, stability testing, and product characterization. The candidate must be motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of supporting both routine testing activities and method development efforts.Key Responsibilities: Perform molecular biology techniques such as qPCR, d/ddPCR, and work with DNA/RNA material to perform extraction, purification, reverse transcription, amplification, fragment size assessments, electrophoresis methods, and enzymatic manipulation reactions.Support and execute on activities to develop and qualify phase-appropriate analytical methods from the analytical research team intended for various activities including release and stability testing, product characterization, high-throughput analysis, and characterization of complex raw materials.Potential execution of techniques including sterile tissue culture, maintenance of mammalian cell culture preps, and cell-based assays.Potential execution of NGS (next generation sequencing) workflows including library preparation.Collect, process, and analyze experimental data, ensuring accurate and timely documentation in an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN).Review, interpret, and present data within the analytical team and cross-functionally.Maintain laboratory equipment and order critical reagents.Other duties as assigned.