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Research Scientist – Pulp & Paper Enzymes

Location: Raleigh, NC

Type: Full-time | On-site

We are seeking a Research Scientist to help lead experimental and applied research supporting enzyme applications in the pulp and paper industry. This role will focus on designing and executing lab experiments, supporting customer projects, and helping advance new enzyme-based solutions for mill operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory experiments to support technical projects and customer needs

• Provide benchtop proof-of-concept work and technical support for field applications

• Oversee project timelines and guide Research Associates to ensure accurate completion of experiments

• Write technical reports summarizing results for both technical and non-technical audiences

• Develop and refine experimental methods and laboratory procedures

• Train team members on laboratory techniques and safety protocols

• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration schedules, and SOP documentation

• Document experimental results in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN)

• Manage laboratory inventory and supplies

• Collaborate with industry partners, mill R&D teams, and research organizations

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in a relevant field (Pulp & Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, etc.)

• Proven ability to manage and execute scientific research projects

• At least 1+ year of laboratory experience (lab management experience preferred)

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and independent working skills

• Experience in the pulp & paper industry or enzyme applications is a plus

• Mechanical aptitude or experience troubleshooting laboratory equipment is a plus

• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and perform physical lab tasks

• Willingness to travel occasionally to mill sites (

Location: San Diego, CA 

Seniority Level: Research Associate (RA) / Senior Research Associate (Sr. RA) 

Employment Type: Full-time 

About OliX Pharmaceuticals 

OliX Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics. Our proprietary asymmetric siRNA (asiRNA) platform enables precise, durable gene silencing and supports delivery platforms such as GalNAc-asiRNA for liver-targeted therapies and cp-asiRNA for local delivery (skin, eye, lung). Active clinical programs and global partnerships (including Eli Lilly, L’Oréal, and Hansoh Pharmaceutical) provide a strong foundation for discovery and development. By joining OliX, you’ll help shape the next generation of RNA medicines. 

Role Summary 

We are seeking a hands-on Research Associate / Senior Research Associate to support the synthesis, deprotection, purification, and analysis of chemically modified oligonucleotides that enable OliX’s RNAi pipeline. You will operate and maintain key instrumentation (e.g., HPLC/UHPLC, preparative LC, TFF, UV–Vis), document work in SOPs, batch records, and reports, and collaborate closely with RNAi chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and biology teams to advance discovery and preclinical programs. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Execute (or Help) solid-phase oligonucleotide synthesis (SPS) and downstream processing (cleavage, deprotection, desalting). 
• Purify and polish oligonucleotides using OPC, analytical and preparative HPLC/UHPLC, and UPLC; perform buffer exchange and concentration via TFF. 
• Develop and optimize purification methods and in-process controls to improve yield, purity, and throughput. 
• Perform analytical characterization (UHPLC/LC–MS, UV–Vis); compile CoAs, batch records, and data summaries. 
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab instruments; coordinate vendor service when needed. 
• Author and revise SOPs, work instructions, and technical reports; ensure data integrity and traceability. 
• Work cross-functionally with medicinal chemistry and biology teams to align materials specifications and timelines. 
• Maintain safe, compliant laboratory operations and good housekeeping (5S); participate in EHS initiatives. 
• (Sr. RA) Mentor junior team members; lead small method-development or process-improvement projects. 

Qualifications 

Required (RA): 

• B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 0–3+ years of relevant lab experience (industry or academic core facility). 
• Hands-on experience with oligonucleotide purification (e.g., OPC, HPLC/UHPLC, preparative HPLC in anion exchange and reverse phase chromatography) and basic analytical techniques (UV–Vis, KF, etc). 
• Familiarity with solid-phase synthesis of workflows and routine instrument maintenance. 
• Strong record-keeping and communication; proven ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a team. 

Required (Sr. RA): 

• B.S./M.S. in a related field with 3–6+ years of relevant industry experience in oligonucleotide synthesis/purification. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in method development/optimization for oligo purification and in-process analytics. 
• Experience drafting SOPs/batch records and mentoring junior staff. 

Preferred (both levels): 

• Experience with LC–MS data acquisition/interpretation for oligonucleotides. 
• Exposure to nucleoside/nucleotide building blocks or bioconjugation workflows supporting RNAi platforms. 
• Familiarity with TFF operations and scale-up considerations. 

Why Join OliX 

• Contribute directly to an innovative RNAi pipeline with active clinical programs and world-class partnerships. 
• Collaborative, growth-focused environment with cross-functional exposure. 
• Competitive compensation and benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), equity eligibility, paid holidays/year-end shutdown, stock options). 
• Base salary range of $60,000 – $90,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) 

Work Environment 

• Onsite laboratory role with routine handling of chemicals and analytical instrumentation. 
• Some lifting (up to ~50 lb) and extended periods at the bench or operating instrumentation. 
• Occasional off-hours support during critical runs. 

OliX Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Immediate need for a talented Bioinformatics Research Associate II . This is a 12+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Waltham, MA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:26-08726

Pay Range: $40 - $50/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Manager Notes:
• DIL: bio to support next-gen sequencing group. Some are in the lab, some are writing codes and analytical pipelines, working with Client coding and development systems, collaborating with the lab team, lots of coding, working with quality teams to ensure meeting metrics.
• Should have experience with at least one or two of the following. e.g., FastQC, Bowtie2, SAMtools, NCBI BLAST+, Nextflow, etc.). NGS pipeline development.
• 9-5 some wiggle room if they need to come in earlier leave earlier, Onsite but if they need a day or two here and there they can request a day to work remote A strong candidate would have Coding experience, papers published on coding, need next gen sequencing analysis, gene therapy group so if they have some exp in that or bio that would be a great advantage.
• Relevant experience is more important than a degree for the role.
• Does not want to see anyone with zero coding experience. No mention of the tools list would be a hard pass.
• Support computational needs for the development and validation of NGS-based assays.
• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers to implement genomic analytical solutions for programs spanning precandidate selection through late phase clinical development.
• Develop, execute, and maintain NGS analysis pipelines for execution in cloud-based computational environments.
• Keep records of development work and testing in a GxP environment utilizing electronic notebook solutions.
• Represent the group at internal meetings.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Key Skills;Should have experience with at least one or two of the following. e.g., FastQC, Bowtie2, SAMtools, NCBI BLAST+, Nextflow, etc.)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with NGS, spanning knowledge and hands-on dry-lab experience.
• Scripting experience in coding languages (e.g., bash, awk, Python, R, etc.).
• A strong candidate would have Coding experience, papers published on coding, need next-gen sequencing analysis, and gene therapy.
• Degree in a relevant computer science discipline with a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with NGS, spanning knowledge and hands-on dry-lab experience.
• Expertise in bioinformatics with a working understanding of genomic analysis solutions (e.g., FastQC, Bowtie2, SAMtools, NCBI BLAST+, Nextflow, etc.).
• Scripting experience in coding languages (e.g., bash, awk, Python, R, etc.).
• Understanding of NGS platforms, specifically those utilizing the synthesis by sequencing technique (i.e., Illumina platforms).
• Ability to work independently and adapt under aggressive and/or changing timelines.
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle (e.g., Git).
• Automated unit testing for test-driven design (TDD).
• Familiarity with basic molecular biology techniques (e.g., ligation, PCR, and qPCR) as well as nucleic acid extraction and analysis techniques (e.g., Nanodrop, DNA fragment analyzers, ddPCR, etc.).
• Knowledge of and experience with other sequencing platforms (i.e., SMRT sequencing).
• Prior experience in leading the internalization of custom NGS analysis pipelines is highly preferred.
• Wet-lab method development experience to support NGS workflows.

Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator II

Location: Tucker, GA/Atlanta, GA

Duration: 6 Months (Possible Extension)

Summarized Purpose:

• Study coordinator to support ongoing large clinical study in US.
• Completes all paperwork required to capture all data as specified by a study protocol, and for ensuring subject safety, understanding, and cooperation during the study process. Interacts with the research site team and other interdepartmental staff.
• Engages in the entire site operations process, which includes recruitment, enrollment, retention of study participants, data entry and query resolution.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts clinical studies according to FDA/GCP and ICH regulations and guidelines.
• Provides medical care to patients, always ensuring patient safety comes first.
• Schedules subject visits within protocol windows, ensuring scheduling capacity is maximized.
• Performs all defined study activities (i.e., informed consent, screening, and protocol procedures which include but not limited to vital signs, pregnancy tests, height, weight, ECG's, etc.).
• Records all patient information and results from tests as per protocol on required forms.
• Where required, may complete IP accountability logs and associated information.
• Reports suspected non-compliance to relevant site staff.
• Ensures that IRB approval is obtained prior to study initiation and IRB requirements are met throughout the study.
• Promotes the company and builds a positive relationship with patients to ensure retention.
• Attends site initiation meetings and all other relevant meetings to receive training on protocol.
• May be required to call patients, do patient bookings and follow-up calls to confirm bookings or provide information or results.
• Logs/completes information on sponsor systems and ensures all information provided is accurate (i.e., case report forms, EDC, etc.) and ensures it is completed within timeframe.
• Gathers and maintains source documents, updates patient files and notes, always ensuring relevant and most up to date information is recorded.
• Adheres to company COP/SCOP.
• May be required to dispose of waste according to standards and assist in keeping a general neat appearance of the facility.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification in the clinical / medical field.
• Must hold a valid nursing license (RN, LVN, LPN) within the country operating. Must be registered with local health care authority.
• Previous experience provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years’).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Solid understanding of the clinical research process (i.e., GCP, SOPs, informed consent, safety monitoring, etc.).
• Capable of working independently, analyzing and working with attention to detail, processing and prioritizing sensitive complex information and problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and sound judgement.
• Good decision-making, negotiation and influencing skills
• Good communication skills and English fluency will be an advantage.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good proficiency in basic computer applications.
• Good interpersonal skills to work in a team environment

Title: Research Technician - Entomology

Location: Richmond, VA

Duration: 6 Months Contract (potential to extend)

Pay Rate: $21.50/Hr. On W2

JOB DECSRIPTION

• The general requirements for this role are quite specific: candidates should not have allergies to insects, must be comfortable lifting cases of tobacco, and should have no issues working directly with insects.
• Experience using a microscope to count insect eggs is essential, and it’s important that the candidate is comfortable working with cigarettes.
• To make this opportunity even more valuable, we could consider enhancing the role by incorporating partial responsibilities from other areas within the CRT, such as the analytical lab, microlab, and greenhouse.
• By adding these additional requirements, the contractor would gain flexibility, allowing them to assist in other areas on days when entomology lab work is lighter.

Company Description

Darwin Research Group is a research and consulting firm focusing on healthcare delivery models. We specialize in comprehensive analyses of health systems, physician groups, and emerging payer models such as accountable care organizations and bundled payments. Our goal is to help our clients better understand the healthcare ecosystem and succeed in the ever- changing landscape. Our clients include pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers.

Job Purpose

As a Research Consultant, you will be a critical member of the Research Team, assisting our clients through research and both syndicated and custom project engagements. You will also wear numerous hats at Darwin, collaborating across departments to meet client and internal requests, support sales and marketing initiatives, and manage project work. You will have the opportunity to engage with all Darwinians and make an impact in a growing organization. This dynamic role is for you if you are a team player, eager to delight clients, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, flexible, creative, and passionate about learning and adapting to change.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct research and contribute to product and process improvements to support our core product and service offerings.
• Lead end-to-end research projects and custom client engagements, including research design, data collection and analysis, and the delivery of relevant and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with the sales team by responding to inquiries, participating in client calls and communications, and providing support throughout the sales cycle.
• Propose and respond to client research requests, offering strategic guidance on research methodologies, project scope, data collection and analysis, and deliverables.
• Partner with the Research Director to create and implement operational efficiencies and product and process improvements; train the research team on workflows and best practices.
• Support the growth of our expert research panel by managing participant recruitment, conducting interviews, and optimizing associated workflows.
• Master our project and content management tools, including and Dropbox, to organize documentation and ensure effective cross-functional communication.
• Proactively identify opportunities for new workflows, and product and service enhancements; work cross-functionally to implement best practices.
• Work as a team player by working closely with our project coordinator and mentoring research colleagues and cross-functional teams.
• Remain flexible as responsibilities evolve in response to organizational growth and changing priorities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university
• At least 4 years of experience in syndicated or custom research in client-facing environments or similar professional environments
• Interest and prior experience in the healthcare industry (3+ years of experience)
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Google Mail, Zoom, and related business tools
• Proven project management experience and understanding of project lifecycles
• Demonstrated ability to plan research, source participants, design discussion guides and research materials, and synthesize information from multiple sources – secondary research, interviews, surveys, etc.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate in a professional and timely manner and update internal and external stakeholders on project progress
• Organizational skills, with attention to detail and demonstrated commitment to quality
• Highly enthusiastic, service-oriented, and responsive
• Excellent time, resource, and project management skills
• Self-motivated, thriving in a fast-paced, growth-oriented, deadline-driven environment
• Quick learner with the ability to multitask with minimal supervision
• Creative problem solver finding ways to navigate ambiguity and deliver insightful and actionable results
• Ability to work cross-functionally

What We Offer

• Full-time position with a competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K with guaranteed company contribution
• Generous PTO
• Flexible hours
• Due to hybrid work environment, local candidates and those willing to relocate are strongly preferred

For the right person, this is an opportunity to expand your skill set and contribute to a growing company in a healthy, challenging, and collaborative environment. Many of our clients see value in our partnership and work with us year after year. Reach out to learn more!

Darwin Research Group is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Website:

Darwin Research Group is seeking an operations-minded, people-focused Research Manager to lead our research team and ensure efficient, high-quality production of our flagship product: a library of syndicated profiles analyzing the most important hospital systems, cancer treatment centers, and physician groups in the United States, as well as other company research offerings.

In this role, you will report to the Research Director. You will be the operational anchor, working with substantial independence to manage people, optimize workflows, maintain standards, and continuously improve how Darwin’s products are produced.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of people management, production excellence, and content quality. You do not need to arrive as a health care expert. Yet, you must bring the intellectual curiosity, motivation, and learning aptitude required to thrive in a start-up environment, establish product knowledge and credibility quickly, and build deeper expertise over time.The position is located in our Scottsdale office.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Mentor and manage a team of 10-12 early-career researchers responsible for producing the company’s primary product and other research offerings
• Handle day-to-day personnel tasks, conduct performance reviews, deliver coaching sessions, and lead career development planning for the team
• Identify, develop, and promote growth of high-potential team members toward advanced research analyst and consultant roles
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and training of new research team members
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, quality, and continuous development

Production & Operations Management

• Own the end-to-end workflow and deadlines for research product production
• Balance workloads across the team, optimizing for capacity, skill development, and deadlines
• Work closely with the Operations team, the owner of our internal systems, research applications, and client delivery processes, to ensure production and workflow changes are properly reflected in systems
• Track throughput and quality, identify and resolve bottlenecks, and make resource allocation/staffing recommendations to the Director
• Drive the general research interview process that provides valuable insights for the syndicated profiles and other Darwin product offerings

Content Quality & Subject Mastery

• Develop deep knowledge of our profile and research report content, research methodologies, and quality standards
• Review work for completeness, consistency, and proper response to editorial feedback
• Ensure interview insights are accurately incorporated into each report; maintain high standards for interview analysis, annotation, and incorporation into research reports
• Maintain awareness of relevant healthcare industry trends to build credibility as a leader who can provide meaningful content, analytical feedback, and report offering recommendations
• Collaborate with editorial staff and peer reviewers on language, style, and layout decisions

Strategic Support & Product Input

• Over time, grow to support the Director’s strategy, client, and commercialization efforts
• Bring a “product manager” mindset to Darwin report offerings: what do our clients need, what’s working, what’s not, what needs to change?
• Identify holes, gaps, or opportunities to improve product offerings
• Support custom research projects and client engagements when appropriate (especially after year one)

What Success Looks Like

• Product production is smooth and consistent, with met deadlines and top-quality output
• Assigned researchers understand expectations, grow in capability over time, and see a career development path
• Career paths and workflows are clear, efficient, and proactively managed
• The Research Director spends more time on strategic work, not supervising daily production operations
• You quickly become a credible voice in discussions about improving research and product content and offerings, quality, and structure

Qualifications

Required

• 5–8 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in a formal team leadership, operations, or project management role
• Proven track record in managing workflows, prioritizing competing demands, and optimizing team productivity in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to mentor early-career professionals, deliver constructive performance feedback, and design clear career progression paths
• Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to make sound, independent decisions
• Ability to rapidly understand new industries, concepts, and research methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the high emotional intelligence needed to navigate a growing startup environment
• Experience in healthcare and/or life sciences (deep expertise not required)
• Comfort with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and evolving product requirements

Strongly Preferred

• Direct experience in research operations, publishing, or content creation
• Experience with standardized content products, syndicated reports, or recurring publication cycles
• Experience working in a start-up environment
• Track record of significant, large-scale process improvement
• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, social sciences, or related field

Who Thrives in This Role

You're energized by making things run smoothly. You like building systems, solving workflow puzzles, and creating order out of chaos. You're equally comfortable having a coaching conversation with a struggling team member or building a capacity planning spreadsheet. You can credibly assess the quality of work even in areas where you're not the official expert. You prefer to solve problems yourself rather than escalate everything up the chain- but you know when to involve your boss. You enjoy coaching and managing a team and working in an evolving environment.

Research Engineer – Applied Machine Learning

Novateur stands for Innovation. We value creativity, vision, collaboration, and above all, ambition to innovate. Novateur Research Solutions is an R&D firm located in Northern Virginia, developing intelligent systems that push the boundaries of computer vision, AI, and large-scale learning.

We are seeking Research Engineers to advance the state of the art in large-scale machine learning, spatiotemporal modeling, and multimodal reasoning. Our projects span object tracking, re-identification, geo-localization, chemical and biological defense, and scene understanding. You will work at the intersection of software engineering and applied research, turning novel algorithms into robust, deployable systems.

Responsibilities:

• Prototype and optimize algorithms in computer vision and machine learning.

• Build scalable training and inference pipelines on cloud platforms (AWS EKS).

• Perform data curation, model evaluation, and system integration.

• Collaborate with academic and government research partners.

Requirements:

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Math, or related field.

• Experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow and scalable model training.

• Strong background in algorithms and software design.

• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Preferred:

• Experience with geospatial data (PostGIS, GeoJSON, QGIS).

• Familiarity with Kubernetes and distributed data systems.

Why Novateur?

Join a team that values creativity and initiative. Our engineers have freedom to innovate, collaborate with top researchers, publish research in major scientific conferences, and see their ideas deployed in impactful applications.

Company Benefits:

Novateur offers competitive pay and benefits comparable to Fortune 500 companies that include a wide choice of healthcare options with generous company subsidy, 401(k) with generous employer match, paid holidays and paid time off increasing with tenure, and company paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.

We offer a work environment which fosters individual thinking along with collaboration opportunities within and beyond Novateur. In return, we expect a high level of performance and passion to deliver enduring results for our clients.

Principal Research Scientist – AI & Machine Learning

Novateur stands for Innovation. We value creativity, vision, collaboration, and above all, ambition to innovate. Novateur Research Solutions is an R&D firm located in Northern Virginia, developing intelligent systems that push the boundaries of computer vision, AI, and large-scale learning.

We are hiring a Principal Research Scientist to lead cutting-edge programs in AI, computer vision, and intelligent systems. This role offers leadership opportunities to define new research directions and shape next-generation technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as PI or co-PI on government-funded R&D programs.

• Conceive, design, and oversee research in learning systems, spatiotemporal modeling, and geo-localization.

• Publish, present, and contribute thought leadership to the AI community.

• Mentor research staff and guide proposal development.

Requirements:

• PhD with 7+ years of research experience.

• Demonstrated leadership in ML, vision, or scientific computing.

• Record of funding, publications, and technical impact.

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Preferred:

• Experience with multimodal learning, uncertainty quantification, or causal inference.

Why Novateur?

Join a team that values creativity and initiative. At Novateur, you’ll lead transformative projects that redefine what’s possible in intelligent systems.

Company Benefits:

Novateur offers competitive pay and benefits comparable to Fortune 500 companies that include a wide choice of healthcare options with generous company subsidy, 401(k) with generous employer match, paid holidays and paid time off increasing with tenure, and company paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.

We offer a work environment which fosters individual thinking along with collaboration opportunities within and beyond Novateur. In return, we expect a high level of performance and passion to deliver enduring results for our clients.