LNP Formulation Scientist, Gene Editing

Pivotal; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k Match of 4%

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pivotal in San Diego, CA is seeking a skilled Research Associate for Formulation Development. This role involves designing, executing, and analyzing protocols for lipid nanoparticle (LNP) drug delivery systems aimed at gene editing.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation and experience with techniques such as DLS and electron microscopy. A competitive salary ranging from $65,000 to $100,000, along with an exceptional benefits package, awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation, with a focus on lipid nanoparticle drug delivery systems.
• Experience with techniques such as DLS, zeta potential measurement, and other analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations for gene editing applications.
• Conduct experiments to optimize formulation parameters such as particle size, encapsulation efficiency, and stability.
• Collaborate with preclinical and clinical teams to ensure successful translation of formulations.

Skills

Pharmaceutical formulation

Analytical characterization

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Dynamic light scattering (DLS)

Electron microscopy

Job description

Pivotal in San Diego, CA is seeking a skilled Research Associate for Formulation Development. This role involves designing, executing, and analyzing protocols for lipid nanoparticle (LNP) drug delivery systems aimed at gene editing.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation and experience with techniques such as DLS and electron microscopy. A competitive salary ranging from $65,000 to $100,000, along with an exceptional benefits package, awaits the right candidate.