Scientist I - Oligonucleotide Synthesis
- Employer
- Novo Nordisk
- Location
- Lexington, MA
- Start date
- Jan 30, 2025
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Biotechnology
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
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Job Details
About the Department
The Global Nucleic Acid Therapies area strives to be a global leader in nucleic acid therapeutics by developing innovative technology platforms and molecules that translate into novel genetic medicines to improve patients' lives.
Our mission is to bring curative and disease modifying therapies to individuals living with serious chronic conditions. We are a global team with locations in Massachusetts (Greater Boston Research & Early Development Hub), Colorado and Copenhagen, pushing technological innovation to expand the RNA and gene therapy application space. Our proprietary GalXC™ and GalXC-Plus™ RNAi technologies have the potential to address conditions that are difficult or impossible to treat with other modalities. The value chain spans from early research to phase 1 clinical studies.
Established as a Transformational Research Unit (TRU), Global Nucleic Acid Therapies is a unique organization within Novo Nordisk Research & Early Development that brings together the best of both worlds – the agility, collaborative pioneering spirit and calculated risk-taking profile of a biotech along with the scale, resources and capabilities of a global leader in drug development. We are a team of inventive and entrepreneurial thinkers pushing the boundaries of science. Together, we are driving change. Are you ready to make a difference
The Position
Novo Nordisk is seeking a highly motivated scientist to join its oligonucleotide chemistry team in Lexington, Massachusetts. The candidate will be responsible for the synthesis and analysis of oligonucleotides. This position will support therapeutic programs in multiple disease areas and will contribute to the development of novel nucleic acid conjugate platforms. Prior experience in oligonucleotide synthesis and characterization is desired.
Relationships
This position reports to the Director, Oligonucleotide Chemistry.
Essential Functions
Physical Requirements
0-10% overnight travel required.
Qualifications
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Company
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 54,400 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. For more information visit novonordisk.com.
Our US Research & Development hub, located in the Greater Boston area, brings together the best talent to drive life science innovation. Located in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge, our teams reflect the full scope of R&D, from early research through late-stage clinical development. We are building for the future by creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. By combining the speed and agility of biotech with the quality, resources, and stability of a large pharmaceutical company, our US R&D hub will benefit from the best of both worlds to develop new medicines that meet the needs of patients.
CONNECT
- Website
- https://www.novonordisk-us.com/
- Phone
- 617-612-6200
- Location
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75 Hayden Avenue
Lexington
MA
02421
United States
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