Lead, mRNA Analytical Development & QC

NewLimit; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Industry-leading PTO 20 days/year +hol

Meals and snacks on-site

Job summary

NewLimit is seeking a Scientist in South San Francisco to establish and grow its mRNA analytical testing suite. You will build analytical methods for DNA templates and mRNA drug substances, driving process development toward the clinic.

This hands-on role interfaces with Delivery Sciences, research teams, and external CDMOs, ideal for an analytical scientist who enjoys building from the ground up and expanding scope.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS/BS with substantial industry experience in analytical methods for DNA/mRNA products.
• Experience developing and qualifying mRNA analytical methods.
• Hands-on execution and troubleshooting of analytical assays.

Responsibilities

• Build the analytical suite for DNA templates and mRNA drug substance release/characterization.
• Run routine testing to support process development and research programs.
• Lead method development studies: robustness, specificity, sensitivity, precision, accuracy, linearity.
• Author protocols and reports; transfer methods to CDMOs; present results.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Biochemistry

Molecular biology

Data analysis

HPLC

Capillary electrophoresis

qPCR

ELISA

Scientific writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

PhD in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemical engineering, or related field

MS with 5+ years of industry experience

BS with 7+ years of industry experience

Tools

HPLC (IP-RP-HPLC)

SEC

Capillary electrophoresis

qPCR

ELISA

LC-MS

Job description

NewLimit is seeking a Scientist in South San Francisco to establish and grow its mRNA analytical testing suite. You will build analytical methods for DNA templates and mRNA drug substances, driving process development toward the clinic.

This hands-on role interfaces with Delivery Sciences, research teams, and external CDMOs, ideal for an analytical scientist who enjoys building from the ground up and expanding scope.