REFERRALS GREATLY APPRECIATED INTERVIEWING NOW Lipid Nanoparticle Research Scientist Onsite in San Diego, CA This 12 month position starts ASAPMost Likely will extend or convert to a Perm Position Pay Rate 53.81 w2 Interviewing NOW, start within 30 days MANAGER NOTES Successful Candidate must be able to hit the ground running ON DAY 1, designing, manufacturing, and characterizing lipid nanoparticles for the delivery of nucleic acids, must have experience working with mammalian cells, and experience with HPLC and LCMS-based analytical techniques for purification and characterization Project Description The successful candidate will design, manufacture and characterize lipid nanoparticles for the delivery of nucleic acids as well as other novel nanoparticle-based drug delivery formulations containing small molecules, RNA, DNA and proteins.
The work is multi-functional and includes formulation design, analytical methods development, physical characterization, experimental design, sample analysis and interpretation of results.
The candidate with be expected to bring prior experience in the field and interact closely with other researchers in the design of lipid nanoparticle delivery formulations.
This is a hands-on, laboratory-based role in a highly collaborative early development environment.
Must have experience with lipid nanoparticle delivery of RNA or DNA for transfection to mammalian cells or in-vivo models.
Must have experience in nanoparticle formulation and nanoparticle drug delivery.
Must have experience in development of methods to analyze and characterize nanoparticle formulations, components and functionality Background in the biology of gene transfection and expression is a plus.
Experience and technical proficiency with HPLC and other methods for analysis and quantification of small molecules, DNA and proteins is preferred.
Previous experience and technical proficiency in the physical characterization of nanoparticles, including particle sizing is a plus.
Familiarity with lab-scale nanoparticle preparation techniques, including microfluidics technology, is preferred.
Experience with alternate pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies homogenization, lyophilization, micronization, etc.
is a plus.
Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration and problem solving skills.
Ability to document work and proven record of scientific technical writing.
Required Skills Ph.D.
in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or closely-related discipline with an emphasis in delivery of nucleic acids.
M.S.
or B.S.
in similar fields acceptable with a minimum of 6 years of relevant industrial experience.
If you can Interview NOW, and if confirmed for this Role, you will accept 53.81 w2 and be able to start within the next 30 days please email your updated resume as a word document to