RNA Delivery and LNP Formulation Research Associate

GT.Bio; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Growth opportunities

Hands-on training

Collaborative culture

Job summary

GT Biosciences is seeking a Research Associate to join the Platform Development Team in Cambridge, MA. This hands-on laboratory role focuses on lipid nanoparticle formulation and RNA delivery, with day-one collaboration alongside experts in RNA delivery and LNP engineering.

We commit to teaching new methods and helping you build broad wet-lab skills. You will learn quickly, execute carefully, and grow within a fast-moving startup.

Qualifications

• At least 1+ year of hands-on wet lab experience.
• Proficiency with basic laboratory techniques (buffer prep, serial dilution, pipetting, nucleic acid handling).
• Fast learner eager to develop wet-lab skills and independence.
• Strong reliability and meticulous record-keeping.
• Onsite work five days per week in Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and formulate lipid nanoparticles and related non-viral delivery systems for mRNA/siRNA.
• Support formulation screens by varying lipid composition and process parameters.
• Perform formulation characterization and QC measurements (size, PDI, encapsulation, RNA conc, pH).
• Prepare samples for in vitro/in vivo studies including dose calculations and tracking.
• Maintain basic cell culture responsibilities and assist transfection/assays as needed.
• Keep meticulous lab records, troubleshoot and repeat experiments as necessary.

Skills

Wet-lab experience

Detail-oriented

Record-keeping

Pipetting precision

Team player

Fast learner

Onsite work

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field

Tools

DLS

Plate readers

UV spectroscopy

HPLC/UPLC

LC-MS

Job description

GT Biosciences is seeking a Research Associate to join the Platform Development Team in Cambridge, MA. This hands-on laboratory role focuses on lipid nanoparticle formulation and RNA delivery, with day-one collaboration alongside experts in RNA delivery and LNP engineering.

We commit to teaching new methods and helping you build broad wet-lab skills. You will learn quickly, execute carefully, and grow within a fast-moving startup.