Work under direction to quantify lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations encapsulating nucleic acids, analyze raw materials, correlate physicochemical properties with efficacy and safety, maintain analytical records, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support basic lab management (ordering, calibration, schedules).
Our
client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences is looking for “Scientist
I – Lipid Nanoparticles” based out of San Diego, CA.
Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility Of
Extension)
Pay Rate : $46/hr on W2
Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K
This position offers an exciting opportunity to
work with new non-viral nucleic acid delivery tools for in vivo and ex vivo
genome editing and gene therapy applications. This person will be engaged in
the analysis of novel nanoparticle-based pharmaceuticals.
Key Responsibilities
- Work at the direction of Analytical scientists
to quantitate lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) encapsulating nucleic acids
- Analyze raw materials for LNP formulations
- Establish relationships between physiochemical characteristics of experimental
nanoparticle formulations and their efficacy and safety
- Maintain detailed records of analytical data
- Interface directly with other functional teams
- Share responsibility for basic lab management activities (supply ordering,
instrument calibration, maintaining schedules)
Qualifications
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years’
experience or Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years’ experience in
pharmaceutical sciences, bio engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a
related scientific discipline. (An equivalent combination of education and
experience may be considered.)
- Proficiency at formulating buffers is required.
- Practical experience using analytical methods such as RiboGreen, Dynamic Light
Scattering (DLS), and Zeta potential measurement is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is
preferred.
- Experience and proficiency with other analytical techniques will be considered.
- Proficiency at MS Excel is required; prior experience with advanced analytical
software (Prism, JMP) is desirable.
If interested, please send us your updated resume at
[email protected]/[email protected]
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