Scientist I – Lipid Nanoparticles

Scientist I – Lipid Nanoparticles

San Diego, United States | Posted on 03/25/2026

Job Duration:Long Term Contract(Possibility OfExtension)

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, bioengineering, 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.

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