Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world's most renowned academic institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn't imagine the future, we invent it. If you're passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here! The Helix Foundry within the Mellon College of Science is a shared research laboratory dedicated to enabling the design, solid-phase chemical synthesis, purification, quality control, and distribution of oligonucleotides including antisense oligonucleotides ASOs and siRNAs for investigators across Carnegie Mellon University as well as external collaborators and clients. The Foundry provides researchers with access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and technical expertise to accelerate studies in RNA biology, molecular therapeutics, genomics, neuroscience, and related disciplines. Through standardized workflows, workforce development, and high-quality ASO production, the Helix Foundry serves as a core resource supporting interdisciplinary research and innovation. The Helix Foundry is seeking a Production Scientist to join the team. The Production Scientist will be involved in daily laboratory operations and support high throughput oligonucleotide and ASO synthesis services for researchers across the university. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining specialized instrumentation used for oligonucleotide synthesis, purification, analytical characterization, and sample preparation while ensuring efficient laboratory operations, regulatory compliance, and high-quality scientific output. The Production Scientist will also coordinate ASO production requests and maintain laboratory records, supplies, and equipment. Core Responsibilities Operate automated oligonucleotide synthes
