Scientist I – Lipid Nanoparticles

Dawar Consulting

  • San Diego, California
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    This role involves LNP synthesis, formulation optimization, characterization, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to advance non-viral drug delivery platforms. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Diego, California
    Websitewww.dawarconsulting.com

    Description

    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

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    akansha@dawarconsulting.com


     

     



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