LNP Formulation Scientist - Nucleic Acid Delivery

Scorpion Therapeutics; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Research Associate, LNP Production, to advance lipid nanoparticle formulations for nucleic acid therapeutics in a lab-based setting.

You will design, produce, characterize, and optimize LNPs across scales; operate mixers and tangent/TFF systems; troubleshoot formulation challenges and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced biotech environment.

Qualifications

• BS + 5 years or MS + 3 years in chemical/biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with LNP formulation, production, and analysis for nucleic-acid cargos.
• Familiarity with process equipment and physicochemical characterization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, produce, characterize, and optimize LNPs across scales.
• Operate mixers and TFF systems and troubleshoot formulation challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance nucleic acid delivery platforms.

Skills

LNP formulation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical characterization

Education

BS + 5 years or MS + 3 years in chemical/biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or related fields

Tools

LNP production equipment

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Research Associate, LNP Production, to advance lipid nanoparticle formulations for nucleic acid therapeutics in a lab-based setting.

You will design, produce, characterize, and optimize LNPs across scales; operate mixers and tangent/TFF systems; troubleshoot formulation challenges and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced biotech environment.