Scientist I - Lipid Nanoparticles

Job DescriptionOur 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 W2Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401KThis 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 ResponsibilitiesWork at the direction of Analytical scientists to quantitate lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) encapsulating nucleic acidsAnalyze raw materials for LNP formulationsEstablish relationships between physiochemical characteristics of experimental nanoparticle formulations and their efficacy and safetyMaintain detailed records of analytical dataInterface directly with other functional teamsShare responsibility for basic lab management activities (supply ordering, instrument calibration, maintaining schedules)QualificationsMaster'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 athr@/akansha@

Created: 2026-04-15