RNA-LNP Platform Scientist: Process Development & Innovation

100 Eli Lilly and Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in Boston seeks a scientist to advance nonviral RNA-LNP delivery platforms, focusing on process development and manufacturing readiness for clinical material.

You will build platform process tools, optimize unit operations, and collaborate across discovery, development, and external partners to accelerate portfolio assets while ensuring regulatory readiness and high-quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Drive RNA-LNP platform innovation through publications and industry collaboration.
• Develop mechanistic understanding of RNA-LNP unit operations and optimize process design.
• Transfer processes to pilot and manufacturing scales with GMP readiness.
• Author technical reports and drug product CMC sections for early-phase filings.
• Collaborate across discovery-development interfaces and with external partners.

Skills

RNA-LNP formulation

Process development

Tech transfer

Documentation

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DLS

SAXS

cryo-TEM

SEC

HPLC

AF4

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company in Boston seeks a scientist to advance nonviral RNA-LNP delivery platforms, focusing on process development and manufacturing readiness for clinical material.

You will build platform process tools, optimize unit operations, and collaborate across discovery, development, and external partners to accelerate portfolio assets while ensuring regulatory readiness and high-quality documentation.