LNP Formulation Scientist II (Nucleic Acids)

Pharmaceutical Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaceutical Company in San Diego seeks a Scientist II to lead hands-on lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulation for nucleic acid delivery, including mRNA, siRNA, or DNA. The role emphasizes practical formulation work and data-driven optimization onsite.

You will operate LNP equipment (T-mixer, NanoAssemblr) and collaborate with project teams to advance formulation development, analyze results, and ensure safety and quality practices in the lab.

Qualifications

• Hands-on LNP formulation experience in biopharmaceuticals.
• Experience encapsulating nucleic acids (mRNA, siRNA, or DNA).
• Experience supporting formulation development or process optimization.
• Ability to work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on lipid nanoparticle formulation for nucleic acid delivery applications.
• Encapsulate nucleic acids into LNPs.
• Support formulation development, process optimization, and experimental troubleshooting.
• Operate LNP formulation equipment (T-mixer and NanoAssemblr).
• Perform LNP characterization and analyze experimental results.
• Document experiments, interpret data, and communicate findings to project teams.
• Follow laboratory procedures and applicable safety and quality practices.

Skills

LNP formulation experience

Nucleic acid encapsulation

Formulation development support

On-site work capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant science

Master's degree preferred

PhD candidates with LNP experience considered

Tools

T-mixer

NanoAssemblr systems

Job description

Pharmaceutical Company in San Diego seeks a Scientist II to lead hands-on lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulation for nucleic acid delivery, including mRNA, siRNA, or DNA. The role emphasizes practical formulation work and data-driven optimization onsite.

You will operate LNP equipment (T-mixer, NanoAssemblr) and collaborate with project teams to advance formulation development, analyze results, and ensure safety and quality practices in the lab.