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Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs, which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies. If you are a committed, solution-oriented thinker, join us in making a difference and become part of our growing culture that is integrated, collaborative, agile and focused on the needs of patients.\nAvidity Biosciences, Inc.'s mission is to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs™). Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform, Avidity demonstrated the first-ever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare muscle diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is broadening the reach of AOCs with its advancing and expanding pipeline, including programs in cardiology and immunology through internal discovery efforts and key partnerships. Avidity is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information about our AOC platform, clinical development pipeline, and people, please visit www.aviditybiosciences.com and engage with us on LinkedIn and X.\nThe Opportunity\nWe are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on, and organized Research Associate to support analytical laboratory activities and day-to-day laboratory operations within a fast-paced biotechnology environment.\nThis is a hybrid scientific and operational role for an individual with experience in HPLC/UHPLC and chromatographic techniques who also enjoys maintaining an efficient, and well-organized laboratory. The successful candidate will perform routine analytical testing while supporting laboratory equipment, inventory, shipping and receiving, vendors, and facilities-related activities.\nThe ideal candidate will have practical experience with HPLC and UHPLC, familiarity with multiple chromatographic detection technologies, and exposure to mass spectrometry and other separation techniques. Experience with capillary electrophoresis (CE) and/or imaged capillary isoelectric focusing (icIEF) is a plus.\nWhat You Will Contribute\nAnalytical & Research Support\nPerform routine analytical testing using HPLC/UHPLC platforms (sample and reagent preparation, instrument operation, maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and UV/Vis and fluorescence detection). \nPerform and support a range of chromatographic methods (reversed-phase HPLC/UHPLC, SEC, SAX, and SCX) for characterization of oligonucleotides and other complex biomolecules. \nExperience with capillary electrophoresis (CE) and/or icIEF is a plus.\nSupport analytical method development and optimization (method execution, troubleshooting, data review and interpretation, and communication of results to scientific teams). \nMaintain accurate experimental records and analytical documentation\nLaboratory Management & Operations\nManage laboratory inventory, including chemicals, reagents, columns, standards, consumables, PPE, and general supplies; monitor stock levels, expiration dates, and storage requirements and reorder as needed. \nCoordinate laboratory equipment installation, preventive maintenance, calibration, repair, and vendor service, while maintaining equipment records and service documentation. \nSupport day-to-day shipping and receiving of laboratory materials, samples, reagents, and equipment, including shipment verification, tracking, packaging, courier coordination, and temperature-controlled or dry-ice shipments. \nPartner with Facilities, EHS, IT, Procurement, and external vendors to support laboratory infrastructure, safety, repairs, equipment moves, installations, and workspace changes. \nIdentify and escalate operational or facilities issues that could affect laboratory activities and coordinate timely resolution with internal teams and service providers.\nWhat We Seek\nBachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline, with approximately 1-3 years of relevant laboratory experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or a related environment. \nDemonstrated hands-on experience with HPLC and/or UHPLC (sample preparation, instrument operation, data acquisition and analysis, basic troubleshooting, and detection methods including UV, fluorescence, CAD, RI, and/or MALS), with familiarity with additional chromatography techniques (SEC, SAX, and/or SCX). \nStrong understanding of analytical instrumentation and laboratory workflows, including the ability to operate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment while supporting day-to-day laboratory operations (inventory management, shipping and receiving, equipment coordination, supplies, and laboratory organization). \nStrong organizational, communication, and documentation skills, with excellent attention to detail, ownership, and follow-through; ability to manage multiple priorities and balance scientific responsibilities with operational needs in a fast-paced research environment. \nDemonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams, including scientists, Facilities, EHS, Procurement, external vendors, and shipping providers, with a proactive and service-oriented approach to laboratory readiness and operational support.\nAbility to build alignment, foster collaboration, and drive shared ownership across functions to achieve results in a complex, matrixed environment. \nAbility to travel to Avidity’s San Diego headquarters approximately twice per year for company development weeks and occasional in-person collaboration. \nDemonstrated curiosity and openness to integrating AI-powered tools to enhance functional processes, support data-informed decisions, and drive innovative outcomes across teams.\nWhat We Will Provide To You\nThe base salary range for this role is $43.50-$48.50/hr. The final compensation will be commensurate with such factors as relevant experience, skillset, internal equity and market factors. \nAvidity offers competitive compensation and benefits, which includes the opportunity for annual bonus as well as a 401(k) with an employer match. 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