Our client, a world
leader in biotechnology and gene therapy, is looking for an
“Scientist
II – Oligonuleotide Synthesis” based in South San Francisco, CA.

Job Duration: Long
Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)

Pay Rate : $53/hr on W2

Company Benefits:
Medical, Dental,
Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K

We are seeking a
Scientist
II
to join the Nucleic Acid Design and Discovery (NADD) team. This
role focuses on
oligonucleotide therapeutics discovery
, supporting
RNAi-based research through synthesis, characterization, and collaboration
across therapeutic areas.
Key Responsibilities

• 
  Design
  and execute oligonucleotide synthesis and purification workflows.
• 
  Perform
  HPLC and mass spectrometry analysis for characterization and impurity
  profiling.
• 
  Support
  RNAi and nucleic acid therapeutic discovery across neuroscience,
  immunology, and oncology programs.
• 
  Develop
  and scale up synthesis of lead oligonucleotide candidates for preclinical
  studies.
• 
  Collaborate
  with cross-functional teams to integrate chemistry and biology data.
• 
  Maintain
  and troubleshoot lab equipment (e.g., oligo synthesizers, HPLC systems).
• 
  Conduct
  literature reviews and contribute to experimental design and strategy.

Qualifications:

• 
  BS/MS
  in Organic Chemistry or related field.
• 
  Hands-on
  experience with oligonucleotide synthesis, purification, and
  characterization.
• 
  Experience
  with automated oligo synthesizers, HPLC, and mass spectrometry.
• 
  Understanding
  of RNAi, nucleic acid therapeutics, and modification chemistries
  preferred.
• 
  Industry
  experience in biotech/pharma R&D is a plus.

If interested, please
send us your updated resume at

hr@dawarconsulting.com
/
akansha@dawarconsulting.com