Research Associate II - LNP Formulation & Production

Flagship Pioneering, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirai Bio is seeking a motivated Research Associate II/Senior Research Associate, LNP Production, to advance lipid nanoparticle formulations for nucleic acid therapeutics. You will design, produce, and characterize LNPs for preclinical research and collaborate across programs to evolve delivery platforms.

This hands-on role requires strong expertise in LNP formulation, scalable production, and meticulous documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biology, or a related scientific discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design, formulate, produce, and characterize LNPs to support preclinical research.
• Execute LNP production across small to large scales.
• Operate and develop processes using LNP manufacturing and process-development equipment.
• Troubleshoot formulation and process challenges and optimize production.
• Collaborate with scientists to design experiments and interpret results.
• Maintain thorough documentation of procedures and results.
• Communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to a culture of scientific rigor and operational excellence.

Skills

LNP formulation

LNP production

Particle size analysis

Analytical techniques

Experiment design

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

B.S. in chemical/biochemical engineering or related

MS in chemical/biochemical engineering or related

Tools

TFF

Mixers and pumping systems

Characterization equipment

Job description

Mirai Bio is seeking a motivated Research Associate II/Senior Research Associate, LNP Production, to advance lipid nanoparticle formulations for nucleic acid therapeutics. You will design, produce, and characterize LNPs for preclinical research and collaborate across programs to evolve delivery platforms.

This hands-on role requires strong expertise in LNP formulation, scalable production, and meticulous documentation in a fast-paced environment.