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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals · 2 days ago

Senior Associate Scientist, Process Sciences

positionCambridge, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$81K/yr - $110K/yr
date2+ years exp

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is the leader in RNAi therapeutics, committed to transforming lives through innovative science. The Senior Associate Scientist will be responsible for process development, in-house non-GMP manufacturing, and analytical testing for siRNA oligonucleotides, ensuring high-quality laboratory practices and documentation.

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Responsibilities

Design and conduct laboratory experiments, analyze results, and draw meaningful conclusions
Support downstream processing method optimization
Execution of oligonucleotide downstream processes to provide the research and in-house non-GMP material in a tight timeline
Execution of in-process analytical tests
Participate in creating and reviewing SOPs and batch records in support of the in-house non-GMP manufacture
Oligonucleotide manufacturing, process development, optimization and scale up
Operation and optimization of downstream processing
Manufacturing of oligonucleotide APIs in a cGLP environment
Operation of analytical instruments and application of analytical techniques

Qualification

Oligonucleotide manufacturingAnalytical techniquesChemical EngineeringLaboratory documentationProcess developmentLaboratory experimentsTeam collaboration

Required

BS in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry with a minimum of 2 years lab experience, preferably in an industrial setting
Basic understanding of analytical techniques (pH, osmolality, conductivity measurement, HPLC, LC-MS etc.). Related hands-on experience is preferred
Experience in record-keeping and excellent laboratory documentation practice, are required
Strong commitment to high laboratory and scientific standard

Preferred

Knowledge of oligonucleotide manufacture process including phosphoramidite chemistry, chromatography, ultrafiltration etc. is a plus

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Lifestyle reimbursement program
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
401(k) with a generous company match
Paid time off
Wellness days
Holidays
Two company-wide recharge breaks
Generous family resources and leave

Company

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization.
dateFounded in 2002
location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.alnylam.com

H1B Sponsorship

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (18)
2021 (19)
2020 (7)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.55B
Key Investors
Blackstone Life SciencesBlackstone CreditRegeneron
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $661.25M
2022-09-12Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2022-03-04IPO

Leadership Team

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Yvonne Greenstreet
Chief Executive Officer
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Jeff Poulton
Chief Financial Officer
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Recent News

Boston Globe
As it charts a growth strategy, Alnylam looks to former Vertex executive Stuart Arbuckle for expertise
2025-12-24
MarketScreener
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(NasdaqGS:ALNY) added to NASDAQ-100 Index
2025-12-22
Pharma Letter
Demand prompts Alnylam’s $250 million manufacturing expansion
2025-12-20
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