Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and
gene therapy, is looking for a “Scientist I – Lipid Nanoparticles”
based in San Diego, CA.
Job Duration: Long
Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)
Pay Rate : $49/hr on W2
Company Benefits: Medical, Dental,
Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K
Seeking a hands-on Scientist
I to support the development of lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations for nucleic acid delivery. This role involves LNP synthesis, formulation
optimization, characterization, data analysis, and collaboration with
cross-functional teams to advance non-viral drug delivery platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop,
optimize, and characterize LNP formulations encapsulating mRNA, siRNA,
or DNA for in vitro and in vivo studies.
- Design
and execute formulation optimization studies using Design of
Experiments (DoE).
- Perform
LNP characterization using DLS, Zeta Potential, and Ribogreen assays.
- Support
formulation development activities, including scale-up, stability
studies, cryoprotection, and downstream processing.
- Analyze
experimental data, maintain accurate laboratory documentation, and present
findings to project teams.
- Collaborate
with cross-functional teams and support routine laboratory operations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's
degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related
field with 2+ years of biopharma experience, or a Master's
degree with 1+ year of industry experience.
- Hands-on
experience with LNP formulation and nucleic acid encapsulation (mRNA,
siRNA, or DNA).
- Experience
with Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Zeta Potential, and Ribogreen
assays.
- Preferred
experience with Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF), dialysis,
bioconjugation, and statistical analysis tools (JMP, Prism).
If interested, please
send us your updated resume at
hr@dawarconsulting.com
/
akansha@dawarconsulting.com