Lipid Nanoparticle Formulation Engineer - Process Development

Binding Minds Inc. (Certified Disability Owned Business Enterprise); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Binding Minds Inc. in Boston is seeking an Engineer for Formulation Sciences focused on lipid nanoparticle (LNP) discovery and development for CRISPR-based gene editing therapies.

The role supports LNP process development, scale-up and characterization within a multidisciplinary, fast-paced team. The ideal candidate has a 2+ year industry background in related fields, experience with LNP formulations and analytical methods, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field with 2+ years of industry experience.
• Experience with lipid nanoparticle formulations and analytical characterization methods (preferred).
• Strong problem-solving skills and innovative approach.
• Ability to work independently in dynamic interdisciplinary teams; collaboration with partners desirable.
• Organized, detail-oriented, proactive self-starter.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; literature search and computer software proficiency.
• GMP environment knowledge including TFF, sterile filtration, single-use tech and aseptic processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support design, manufacturing and characterization of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for screening CPPs and CMAs affecting CQAs.
• Design and execute DoEs to advance LNP technology and process development.
• Define equipment specs, draft procedures and operating parameters/ranges.
• Write protocols, perform experiments, analyze data, and summarize results in reports.
• Assist in ordering supplies, preparing reagents, and maintaining lab safety.
• Multi-task across projects and manage time to achieve results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in chemical engineering, bioengineering, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences

Job description

Binding Minds Inc. in Boston is seeking an Engineer for Formulation Sciences focused on lipid nanoparticle (LNP) discovery and development for CRISPR-based gene editing therapies.

The role supports LNP process development, scale-up and characterization within a multidisciplinary, fast-paced team. The ideal candidate has a 2+ year industry background in related fields, experience with LNP formulations and analytical methods, and strong problem-solving abilities.