Molecular Assemblies, Inc. is a San Diego-based company developing a revolutionary, enzymatic DNA synthesis technology capable of powering new products in industrial synthetic biology, personalized therapeutics, precision diagnostics, and eventually information storage, nanotechnology and more.

Molecular Assemblies is seeking a motivated full-time synthetic chemist to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Bioconjugation of oligonucleotides to solid support surfaces such as beads, polymeric chips and related materials
• Design, synthesize, and characterize linker molecules for anchoring oligonucleotides to surfaces
• Troubleshoot and optimize reaction conditions
• Support in-house supply of modified solid surfaces for research and production  
• Present data and reports; discuss results at individual and team meetings
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of experimental procedures and analytical results

Required Experience & Skills:

• Experience in multi-step synthesis design, execution, and optimization
• Demonstrated ability to access scientific literature to solve novel synthetic problems
• Working knowledge of standard analytical and preparative techniques in synthesis and purification (NMR, LCMS, HPLC, FPLC, TLC and flash chromatography)
• Ability to interact effectively and directly within a multi-disciplinary team in a dynamic startup environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Experience & Skills: 

• Experience in material science and conjugation of organic substances to solid materials is preferred
• Nucleoside and nucleotide synthesis is a plus

Educational Level, Educational Disciplines:

• Ph.D. in chemistry with 0-3 years of experience

Contact: jobs@molecularassemblies.com