mRNA Formulation Scientist – On-Site

GSK; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Annual bonus

Shares program

Paid holidays

Vacation

Paid caregiver/parental and medical p

Job summary

GSK in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Scientist focused on mRNA formulation to design and develop innovative delivery systems supporting vaccine and medicine discovery programs. You will lead laboratory studies, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to product understanding and accelerated development.

This role requires a BS/MS/PhD in a related field with hands-on mRNA‑LNP formulation experience. On-site work only; GSK offers a strong compensation package including annual bonus,

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline (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 (LNP) platforms, to assess stability, compatibility, encapsulation efficiency, and performance.
• Develop and execute formulation studies, stability studies, and stress studies to advance mRNA vaccine and therapeutic programs.
• Characterize physicochemical properties of mRNA formulations using analytical techniques such as dynamic light scattering (DLS), zeta potential, chromatography, and thermal analysis.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, identify formulation risks and opportunities, and recommend strategies to improve product quality, stability, and performance.
• Collaborate closely with analytical, process development, regulatory, and quality teams to support project goals and advance development programs.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, prepare study reports, and communicate scientific findings through presentations and technical documentation.
• Maintain the drug product laboratory space in a safe, organized, and inspection‑ready manner.
• Support troubleshooting and problem‑solving efforts to address formulation challenges.

Skills

Biotechnology

Cell Biology

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Data Quality

Following Instructions

Interpersonal Communication

Lab Maintenance

Life Science

Matrix Leadership

Proper Documentation

Scientific Presentations

Scientific Research

Scientific Writing

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field

Tools

Laboratory Techniques

Job description

GSK in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Scientist focused on mRNA formulation to design and develop innovative delivery systems supporting vaccine and medicine discovery programs. You will lead laboratory studies, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to product understanding and accelerated development.

This role requires a BS/MS/PhD in a related field with hands-on mRNA‑LNP formulation experience. On-site work only; GSK offers a strong compensation package including annual bonus,