Scientist, Antibody Conjugation
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
September 01, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Cambridge, MA
Other
Role: Scientist in Protein Sciences focusing on antibody conjugation for ADC development. Objectives: assemble, optimize, and analyze antibody-oligonucleotide conjugates using diverse chemistries, with an emphasis on site-specific and stochastic conjugation techniques. Responsibilities: perform conjugation reactions, optimize yields, troubleshoot processes, analyze conjugates via IEX, HIC, SEC, mass spectrometry, and UV-Vis; collaborate with biology teams to plan studies and generate materials; drive automation for high-throughput workflows; maintain detailed electronic records and communicate findings to cross-functional teams. Requirements: PhD with 0-3 years relevant experience; strong expertise in ADC conjugation chemistries, antibody design, and analytical techniques; industry experience preferred; familiarity with Agilent/AKTA software, SPR, or Octet preferred; highly detail-oriented, self-motivated, with strong communication skills. HighValue: antibody-drug conjugates, ADC chemistry, bioconjugation techniques, analytical characterization, recombinant protein analysis, on-site in Cambridge, MA, with no specified travel.