Senior Research Associate, LNP Production

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

Role

Senior Research Associate, LNP Production, supporting development of lipid nanoparticle formulations for nucleic acid therapeutics.

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.

Qualifications

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


• BS + 5 years or MS + 3 years relevant experience


• hands-on expertise in LNP formulation, especially for mRNA, siRNA, or other genetic medicines


• familiarity with process equipment (mixers, TFF) and analytical techniques (particle size, encapsulation).

High-value

experience with nucleic acid delivery, scalable manufacturing, and characterization techniques.

Work setup

• hands-on, fast-paced environment


• location details not specified


• travel expectations not stated