Oligonucleotide Scientist

Actalent
📍 South San Francisco, CA, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 04, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Oligonucleotide Scientist II – Nucleic Acid Design and Discovery
Job Description
This role offers an opportunity for a creative, self-motivated, and collaborative Contract Scientist II to join a Nucleic Acid Design and Discovery team within a protein sciences organization. The successful candidate will support a growing oligonucleotide therapeutics discovery group by driving oligonucleotide discovery and synthesis efforts in an interdisciplinary chemistry team focused on RNAi biology research. This position plays a key role in advancing large molecule drug discovery programs by designing, synthesizing, and characterizing oligonucleotide therapeutics and contributing to a positive, innovative team culture.
Responsibilities

+ Work in an oligonucleotide therapeutic drug discovery research laboratory to support discovery programs across multiple therapeutic areas, including neuroscience, immunology, and oncology.

+ Contribute to building a comprehensiv...

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Job Details

  • Location South San Francisco, CA
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date July 04, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 09, 2026