Job Description Join Our Innovative R&D Team in Oligonucleotide Chemistry Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of oligonucleotide chemistry? We are looking for an experienced and motivated scientist to develop innovative synthetic approaches for complex oligonucleotide formats. If you thrive in a dynamic R&D environment and are eager to contribute to brand new projects, this role could be your next career step. Join LGC now and help us driving our mission of "Science for a Safer World" Your Key Responsibilities Develop innovative synthetic and downstream processing routes for complex oligonucleotide formats, including conjugates with fatty acids, peptides, and antibodies Collaborate with the team to design and execute experiments that optimize lead oligonucleotide drug candidates, focusing on potency, selectivity, stability, and pharmacokinetic properties Take on responsibility for customer order projects after a thorough training period Support the Department Head in project planning, client communication, and report writing Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and present findings internally, to customers, or at international conferences. Contribute to technical reports and manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals Guide and coach junior staff members in the oligonucleotide synthesis laboratory