LNP Formulation Scientist II (Contract) – San Diego

Aequor; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequor in San Diego, CA is seeking a Scientist II - LNP Formulation for a 2-month contract (with extension possibilities). The role focuses on advancing lipid nanoparticle formulation and nucleic acid encapsulation in a biopharma context.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of industry experience in LNP formulation and hands-on use of DLS, zeta potential, and Ribogreen assays. Experience with targeted LNPs and immune cell delivery is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Engineering with 2+ years in industry required.
• Master’s with 1+ year in industry acceptable.
• Hands-on LNP formulation and nucleic acid encapsulation experience.
• Experience with standard LNP characterization methods (DLS, zeta potential, Ribogreen).
• Industry experience preferred over purely academic work.

Skills

LNP formulation

Industry experience

Nucleic acid encapsulation

Targeted LNP prep

Immune cell delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Chemical Engineering with 2+ years industry experience

Master's degree with 1+ years industry experience

Tools

Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)

Zeta potential

Ribogreen assays

Job description

Aequor in San Diego, CA is seeking a Scientist II - LNP Formulation for a 2-month contract (with extension possibilities). The role focuses on advancing lipid nanoparticle formulation and nucleic acid encapsulation in a biopharma context.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of industry experience in LNP formulation and hands-on use of DLS, zeta potential, and Ribogreen assays. Experience with targeted LNPs and immune cell delivery is highly desirable.