LNP Drug Product Process Scientist

Scorpion Therapeutics; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health/dental/vision

Life insurance

Time off/leave

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Watertown, MA, is seeking a scientist to design, execute, and scale-up lipid nanoparticle (LNP) drug product processes. You will drive platform science and translate formulation work into robust manufacturing.

The role requires hands-on formulation and process development in carrier-based systems, with experience in DLS, Cryo-EM, and surface chemistry, plus strong communication in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• PhD/MS/BS in chemical/biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biology or related field.
• Hands-on formulation and process development in carrier-based or complex drug product systems (LNPs, liposomes, emulsions, microspheres).
• Knowledge of fluid mixing dynamics, particle self-assembly, and surface chemistry; characterization methods (DLS, Ribogreen, Cryo-EM).
• Proven ability to independently design/execute experiments and identify knowledge gaps.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and oversee experiments for development and scale-up of LNP drug product processes.
• Independently drive LNP platform science; translate formulation science into robust, scalable manufacturing processes.

Skills

LNP formulation

Scale-up processes

Surface chemistry

DLS

Cryo-EM

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering or related

MS in Chemical/Biomedical Engineering

BS in related field

Tools

Ribogreen

TFF hollow fiber filtration

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics in Watertown, MA, is seeking a scientist to design, execute, and scale-up lipid nanoparticle (LNP) drug product processes. You will drive platform science and translate formulation work into robust manufacturing.

The role requires hands-on formulation and process development in carrier-based systems, with experience in DLS, Cryo-EM, and surface chemistry, plus strong communication in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.