Scientist

Requirements, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Practical experience using analytical methods such as RiboGreen, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), and Zeta potential measurement is strongly preferredPrior experience with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is preferredExperience and proficiency with other analytical techniques will be consideredProficiency at formulating buffers is requiredExcellent attention to detail and ability to produce consistent results and effectively communicate them to the teamAbility to be a team player, multitask and work on multiple projects at once, and excel in a collaborative work environmentProficiency at MS Excel is required; prior experience with advanced analytical software (Prism, JMP) is desirableExcellent oral and written communication skillsSummary: Searching for an outstanding Scientist I to join the Gene Therapy team in San Diego, CA. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:Work at the direction of Analytical scientists to quantitate lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) encapsulating nucleic acidsAnalyze raw materials for LNP formulationsEstablish relationships between physiochemical characteristics of experimental nanoparticle formulations and their efficacy and safetyMaintain detailed records of analytical dataInterface directly with other functional teamsShare responsibility for basic lab management activities (supply ordering, instrument calibration, maintaining schedules)**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.****Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**

Scientist IEducation: Master's or Bachelor's degree with 2+ years' experience in pharmaceutical sciences, bioengineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or related scientific discipline (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered). Requirements, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Practical experience using analytical methods such as RiboGreen, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), and Zeta potential measurement is strongly preferredPrior experience with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is preferredExperience and proficiency with other analytical techniques will be consideredProficiency at formulating buffers is requiredExcellent attention to detail and ability to produce consistent results and effectively communicate them to the teamAbility to be a team player, multitask and work on multiple projects at once, and excel in a collaborative work environmentProficiency at MS Excel is required; prior experience with advanced analytical software (Prism, JMP) is desirableExcellent oral and written communication skillsSummary: Searching for an outstanding Scientist I to join the Gene Therapy team in San Diego, CA. 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. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:Work at the direction of Analytical scientists to quantitate lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) encapsulating nucleic acidsAnalyze raw materials for LNP formulationsEstablish relationships between physiochemical characteristics of experimental nanoparticle formulations and their efficacy and safetyMaintain detailed records of analytical dataInterface directly with other functional teamsShare responsibility for basic lab management activities (supply ordering, instrument calibration, maintaining schedules)**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.****Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**