Scientist II - LNP Formulation

Aequor; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequor in San Diego, CA is seeking a Scientist II - LNP Formulation for a 2-month contract (with extension possibilities). The role focuses on advancing lipid nanoparticle formulation and nucleic acid encapsulation in a biopharma context.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of industry experience in LNP formulation and hands-on use of DLS, zeta potential, and Ribogreen assays. Experience with targeted LNPs and immune cell delivery is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Engineering with 2+ years in industry required.
• Master’s with 1+ year in industry acceptable.
• Hands-on LNP formulation and nucleic acid encapsulation experience.
• Experience with standard LNP characterization methods (DLS, zeta potential, Ribogreen).
• Industry experience preferred over purely academic work.

Skills

LNP formulation

Industry experience

Nucleic acid encapsulation

Targeted LNP prep

Immune cell delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Chemical Engineering with 2+ years industry experience

Master's degree with 1+ years industry experience

Tools

Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)

Zeta potential

Ribogreen assays

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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