LNP Scientist I - Gene Therapy Analytics

Dawar Consulting; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 112,037,452 - 151,580,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Paid Sick leave

401K

Job summary

Scientist I at Dawar Consulting in San Diego, CA is sought to perform analytical characterization of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for gene therapy, generating high-quality data and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance non-viral nucleic acid delivery technologies.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s in a relevant field and 2+ years of lab experience, with hands-on LNP characterization and proficiency in standard analytical techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related scientific field with 2+ years of laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience with LNP characterization including RiboGreen, DLS, Zeta Potential and/or HPLC.
• Proficiency in buffer preparation and laboratory analytical techniques.
• Strong data analysis skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel; GraphPad Prism or JMP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing and quantification of LNPs encapsulating nucleic acids.
• Characterize LNP formulations using analytical techniques such as RiboGreen, DLS, Zeta Potential, and HPLC.
• Analyze raw materials and evaluate relationships between nanoparticle properties, efficacy, and safety.
• Maintain accurate analytical records and communicate results to project teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional scientists and support routine laboratory operations, including buffer preparation, instrument calibration, and inventory management.

Skills

LNP characterization

Data analysis

Buffer preparation

Excel

GraphPad Prism

JMP

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

RiboGreen

DLS

Zeta Potential

HPLC

Job description

Scientist I at Dawar Consulting in San Diego, CA is sought to perform analytical characterization of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for gene therapy, generating high-quality data and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance non-viral nucleic acid delivery technologies.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s in a relevant field and 2+ years of lab experience, with hands-on LNP characterization and proficiency in standard analytical techniques.