Scientist, mRNA Formulation & LNP Delivery

GlaxoSmithKline; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Healthcare benefits

Pension plan membership

Shares and savings programme

Life and wellbeing programs

Job summary

GSK is seeking a Scientist, mRNA Formulation in Cambridge, MA to design and develop innovative mRNA delivery systems supporting vaccine and medicine discovery programs. You will lead lab studies, collaborate across disciplines, and drive formulation understanding to accelerate development in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

The role requires on-site work with no remote option, and offers growth opportunities, a competitive salary, annual bonus based on company performance, and a

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 1 year hands-on lab experience developing and evaluating mRNA‑LNP formulations or other nucleic acid delivery systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and evaluate mRNA formulations and delivery systems, including LNP platforms.
• Develop and execute formulation, stability, and stress studies for vaccine/therapeutic programs.
• Characterize physicochemical properties of mRNA formulations using analytical techniques (DLS, zeta potential, chromatography).
• Analyze data, identify formulation risks, and recommend improvements for product quality and stability.
• Collaborate with analytical, process development, regulatory, and quality teams to advance programs.
• Maintain lab records, prepare study reports, and communicate findings through presentations.
• Keep the drug product lab space safe, organized, and inspection-ready.
• Support troubleshooting and problem-solving for formulation challenges.

Skills

mRNA formulation

Lab techniques

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences

MS in Pharmaceutics

PhD in a related field

Job description

GSK is seeking a Scientist, mRNA Formulation in Cambridge, MA to design and develop innovative mRNA delivery systems supporting vaccine and medicine discovery programs. You will lead lab studies, collaborate across disciplines, and drive formulation understanding to accelerate development in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

The role requires on-site work with no remote option, and offers growth opportunities, a competitive salary, annual bonus based on company performance, and a