mRNA Formulation Scientist

GlaxoSmithKline; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Healthcare benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

GSK in Cambridge, MA seeks a Scientist focused on mRNA formulation to design and develop innovative delivery systems that support our vaccine and medicine programs. You will lead lab studies, collaborate across disciplines, and own project deliverables within a fast-paced team.

You will advance formulation studies, characterize samples, and contribute to product understanding while ensuring quality and compliance. On-site role with potential for growth and meaningful impact on patients’ lives.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field (BS and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, MS and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or PhD and 0 years of relevant experience).
• A minimum of 1 year of hands-on laboratory experience developing and evaluating mRNA‑LNP formulations or other nucleic acid delivery systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and evaluate mRNA formulations and delivery systems, including lipid nanoparticle platforms, to assess stability, encapsulation efficiency, and performance.
• Develop and execute formulation, stability, and stress studies for vaccine and therapeutic programs.
• Characterize physicochemical properties using DLS, zeta potential, chromatography, and thermal analysis.
• Analyze data, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with analytical, process development, regulatory and quality teams to support goals.
• Maintain lab records, prepare study reports, and communicate findings.

Skills

Biotechnology

Cell Biology

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Data Quality

Lab Maintenance

Documentation

Scientific Writing

Presentations

Research

Education

BS/MS/PhD in relevant field

Job description

GSK in Cambridge, MA seeks a Scientist focused on mRNA formulation to design and develop innovative delivery systems that support our vaccine and medicine programs. You will lead lab studies, collaborate across disciplines, and own project deliverables within a fast-paced team.

You will advance formulation studies, characterize samples, and contribute to product understanding while ensuring quality and compliance. On-site role with potential for growth and meaningful impact on patients’ lives.