Scientist I Lipid Nanoparticles

Our
client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences is looking for “Scientist
I – Lipid Nanoparticles” based out of San Diego, CA.

Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility Of
Extension)

Pay Rate : $46/hr on W2

Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K

This position offers an exciting opportunity to
work with new non -viral nucleic acid delivery tools for in vivo and ex vivo
genome editing and gene therapy applications. This person will be engaged in
the analysis of novel nanoparticle -based pharmaceuticals.

Key Responsibilities

• Work at the direction of Analytical scientists
  to quantitate lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) encapsulating nucleic acids
  
• Analyze raw materials for LNP formulations
  
• Establish relationships between physiochemical characteristics of experimental
  nanoparticle formulations and their efficacy and safety
  
• Maintain detailed records of analytical data
  
• Interface directly with other functional teams
  
• Share responsibility for basic lab management activities (supply ordering,
  instrument calibration, maintaining schedules)
  

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 0 -2 years’
  experience or Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years’ experience in
  pharmaceutical sciences, bio engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a
  related scientific discipline. (An equivalent combination of education and
  experience may be considered.)
  
• Proficiency at formulating buffers is required.
  
• Practical experience using analytical methods such as RiboGreen, Dynamic Light
  Scattering (DLS), and Zeta potential measurement is strongly preferred.
  
• Prior experience with High -Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is
  preferred.
  
• Experience and proficiency with other analytical techniques will be considered.
  
• Proficiency at MS Excel is required; prior experience with advanced analytical
  software (Prism, JMP) is desirable.
  

If interested, please send us your updated resume at

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