Scientist II - LNP Formulation

Aequor-a6ad214d; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Aequor is seeking a Scientist II - LNP Formulation for a 2-month contract in San Diego, CA. The role emphasizes industry experience in lipid nanoparticle formulation and nucleic acid encapsulation, with W2 contract terms.

Ideal candidates bring 1–2 years in LNP formulation, knowledge of DLS and zeta potential, and hands-on Ribogreen assays; experience with targeted LNP and immune cell delivery is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• LNP formulation experience in industry; academic work is not sufficient.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochem/engineering with 2+ years industry experience or Master's with 1+ years.
• 1–2 years focused on LNP formulation and nucleic acid encapsulation (mRNA/siRNA/DNA).
• Proficiency with DLS, zeta potential, and Ribogreen assays.
• Experience with targeted LNP preparation and immune cell delivery is highly desirable.

Skills

LNP formulation

industry experience

Dynamic Light Scattering

Zeta potential

Ribogreen assays

Targeted LNP preparation

immune cell delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related with 2+ years industry experience

Tools

Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)

Zeta potential instrumentation

Job description

Job Title

Scientist II - LNP Formulation

Location

San Diego, CA 92111

Duration

2 months contract (with extensions possible)

Terms

Contract W2

Skills

• Resume must haves: - LNP (Lipid Nanoparticle) formulation. - industry/company experience, not accepting purely academic experience
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline with 2+ years of industry experience, OR a Master's degree with 1+ years of industry experience
• 1-2 years of experience in specializing in LNP formulation and encapsulation of nucleic acids (mRNA, siRNA, or DNA)
• Proficiency with standard LNP characterization methods, including Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Zeta potential, and Ribogreen assays
• Prior experience with targeted LNP preparation (mAb, Fab, ScFv, VHH coated LNP) and immune cell delivery is highly desirable

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