Senior LNP Production Scientist (mRNA Delivery)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Research Associate, LNP Production, to advance lipid nanoparticle formulations for nucleic acid therapeutics. The role emphasizes hands-on development, scalable manufacture, and close collaboration with R&D teams to interpret data and optimize formulations.

The position requires strong expertise in LNP processes, particle characterization, and documentation in a fast-paced, research-driven environment.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in chemical or biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, or biology.
• Experience: BS + 5 years or MS + 3 years in relevant field.
• Hands-on expertise in LNP formulation, especially for mRNA, siRNA, or other genetic medicines.

Responsibilities

• Design, produce, characterize, and optimize LNPs.
• Execute scalable formulation processes.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on experimental design and data interpretation.
• Maintain detailed documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements.

Skills

LNP formulation

encapsulation

particle size analysis

experimental design

documentation

process troubleshooting

cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS or MS in chemical or biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, or biology

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Research Associate, LNP Production, to advance lipid nanoparticle formulations for nucleic acid therapeutics. The role emphasizes hands-on development, scalable manufacture, and close collaboration with R&D teams to interpret data and optimize formulations.

The position requires strong expertise in LNP processes, particle characterization, and documentation in a fast-paced, research-driven environment.