R&D Senior Scientist - Chemistry
Madison, WI
Full Time
Experienced
JOB TITLE: R&D Senior Scientist (Chemistry)
DEPARTMENT: R&D
FOCUS: Analytical and synthetic chemistry
LOCATION: Madison, WI
JOB SUMMARY
For over 25 years, Mirus Bio pioneered the manufacture of transfection reagents and proprietary technologies for nucleic acid delivery applications. Our dynamic and forward-thinking approach has allowed us to stay agile and adapt to emerging trends. Our work is technical and cutting-edge, and we promote a culture that encourages creativity, initiative, responsibility, and respect. Mirus’ current focus is on developing and commercializing novel research and GMP-grade products to enable researchers within the cell and gene therapy space.
OUR MISSION: Empower Discovery. Enable Innovation. Improve Life.
Mirus Bio is expanding and has an immediate opening for a full-time R&D Senior Scientist based in Madison, WI to help develop the next generation of transfection reagents, enhancers, and related products. This role will join the R&D Chemistry Team to perform hands-on analytical development work for the next generation of transfection reagents, enhancers, and related products. This R&D Senior Scientist position reports to the Director of Chemistry.
DUITES & RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Professional:
Travel Requirements:
This position has a salary range of $100,000 to $140,000 and will be commensurate with experience.
OUR CORE VALUES
Mirus Core Values:
Our passion is at the heart of our mission to give our customers and the scientific community the best transfection products, methods, and applications.
Mirus benefits include non-compensation benefits like health care, paid time off, retirement savings, and professional development.
Mirus Bio is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Mirus Bio makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job requirements for the positions listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DEPARTMENT: R&D
FOCUS: Analytical and synthetic chemistry
LOCATION: Madison, WI
JOB SUMMARY
For over 25 years, Mirus Bio pioneered the manufacture of transfection reagents and proprietary technologies for nucleic acid delivery applications. Our dynamic and forward-thinking approach has allowed us to stay agile and adapt to emerging trends. Our work is technical and cutting-edge, and we promote a culture that encourages creativity, initiative, responsibility, and respect. Mirus’ current focus is on developing and commercializing novel research and GMP-grade products to enable researchers within the cell and gene therapy space.
OUR MISSION: Empower Discovery. Enable Innovation. Improve Life.
Mirus Bio is expanding and has an immediate opening for a full-time R&D Senior Scientist based in Madison, WI to help develop the next generation of transfection reagents, enhancers, and related products. This role will join the R&D Chemistry Team to perform hands-on analytical development work for the next generation of transfection reagents, enhancers, and related products. This R&D Senior Scientist position reports to the Director of Chemistry.
DUITES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Independently design, execute, and analyze laboratory experiments that support the development and application of new and existing transfection technologies and products. Examples of experimental design outputs include: (1) purity parameters, (2) molecular specifications, and (3) nanoscale interactions with nucleic acid of both raw materials and final product formulations.
- Provide analytical and synthetic expertise to help support, develop, perform, and transfer analytical methods for the qualification of Mirus raw materials and product formulations. This includes the characterization, purity, identity, and stability of small molecules, lipids, and polymers using various techniques, such as ultra/high performance liquid chromatography (U/HPLC), nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), fourier-transform infra-red (FTIR) spectroscopy, gel permeation chromatography (GPC), mass spectrometry (MS), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and others.
- Synthesize and characterize small molecules, polymers and lipids to develop qualified materials.
- Design and perform forced degradation studies on new and existing raw materials and product formulations.
- Act as the subject matter expert (SME) to enable the technical transfer of analytical methods to internal and external partners; help write, and review SOPs related to analytical instrumentation and associated methods.
- Implement, maintain, calibrate, and, where necessary, qualify analytical instrumentation.
- Perform data analysis and interpretation to elucidate structure-property relationships and comparison of groups. For example, statistical analysis of compounds using, for example, GraphPad, t-test, ANOVA, etc.
- Stay current with scientific literature and technological advancements; provide guidance on the use and implementation of analytical techniques for various R&D projects.
- Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook and tracking of synthesized materials in a timely manner. Follow Good Documentation Practices and provide data to support process development and technology transfer.
- Attend, present data, and participate in discussions at R&D group meetings. Participate in background presentations on a rotating basis.
- Communicate effectively across multiple teams, such as Production, Quality, and Operations, to ensure alignment and eliminate barriers.
- Build positive relationships during internal and external interactions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Chemistry.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry, Polymers, Materials or related field with at least three years analytical and synthetic chemistry experience in an industrial setting.
Professional:
- Experience developing, performing, maintaining, and documenting various analytical techniques in an industrial setting under GxP guidelines and regulations.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary & team-oriented environment.
- Ability to work in an organized manner, manage multiple priorities, make critical observations, and maintain records of the results.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Travel Requirements:
- Ability to travel independently up to 5%, including overnight travel
This position has a salary range of $100,000 to $140,000 and will be commensurate with experience.
OUR CORE VALUES
Mirus Core Values:
- Empower
- Passion
- Integrity
- Compassion
- Collaboration
- Innovation
Our passion is at the heart of our mission to give our customers and the scientific community the best transfection products, methods, and applications.
Mirus benefits include non-compensation benefits like health care, paid time off, retirement savings, and professional development.
Mirus Bio is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Mirus Bio makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job requirements for the positions listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EEO/AA Statement
Mirus Bio is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Mirus Bio makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Accommodation Statement
Mirus Bio is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process, including but not limited to those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact HR@mirusbio.com.
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