Senior Research Associate, LNP Production

Scorpion Therapeutics; Watertown (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 in a lab-based setting.

You will design, produce, characterize, and optimize LNPs across scales; operate mixers and tangent/TFF systems; troubleshoot formulation challenges and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced biotech environment.

Qualifications

• BS + 5 years or MS + 3 years in chemical/biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with LNP formulation, production, and analysis for nucleic-acid cargos.
• Familiarity with process equipment and physicochemical characterization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, produce, characterize, and optimize LNPs across scales.
• Operate mixers and TFF systems and troubleshoot formulation challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance nucleic acid delivery platforms.

Skills

LNP formulation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical characterization

Education

BS + 5 years or MS + 3 years in chemical/biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or related fields

Tools

LNP production equipment

Job description

Role

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

Responsibilities

designing, producing, characterizing, and optimizing LNPs across various scales, operating equipment such as mixers and TFF systems, troubleshooting formulation challenges, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance genetic medicine delivery platforms.

Qualifications

• BS + 5 years or MS + 3 years in chemical/biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or related fields
• hands-on experience with LNP formulation, production, and analysis, especially for mRNA, siRNA, or similar cargos
• familiarity with process equipment and physicochemical characterization techniques

Preferred

• strong experimental execution, data interpretation skills, and collaborative mindset

High-Value specifics

• focus on nucleic acid delivery, preclinical research, process development, and formulation optimization in a fast paced biotech environment of lateral cranial?

Work setup

Work setup is likely laboratory-based with cross-program collaboration, but location details and travel expectations are not specified.