Scientist, LNP Formulation - High Throughput & Automation

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Your Role

Targeted mRNA delivery (TMD) is seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Scientist or Senior Scientist to join our team, with a focus on high throughput and automated formulation workflows. In this role, you will play a key part in developing and optimizing LNP formulation and characterization platforms, integrating automation technologies to support high throughput screening and data generation efforts. You will thrive in a collaborative environment dedicated to advancing high throughput formulation strategies and generating high-quality data to support predictive modeling, with the goal of accelerating the discovery and optimization of LNP delivery systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and refine high throughput LNP formulation workflows using liquid handling platforms.
• Develop and optimize automated analytical assays to characterize LNP properties (e.g., size, PDI, encapsulation efficiency, surface charge, etc.)
• Support NGS high throughput screening campaigns by formulating barcoded mRNA-LNPs, ensuring reproducibility and traceability of complex datasets.
• Collaborate closely with cross-function teams including biology, digital and technology development teams to generate high-quality data for predictive modeling.
• Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of automation workflows, including scripting, process development, method validation for robotic platforms.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic lab notebooks and contribute to SOPs, documentation and presentations.
• Analyze experimental data, troubleshoot formulation issues, and effectively communicate findings in team meetings.

Location: Billerica, MA, USA; Onsite

Travel: <10%, International and Domestic

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS with 6 years of industry experience OR
• PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, (Bio)Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related field with 3 years of industry experience
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with liposome, nanoparticle formulation or other mRNA delivery techniques.
• Proficiency with analytical techniques, such as DLS, HPLC-ELSD, fluorescence-based assays for LNP characterization.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with complex datasets and multi-step workflows; Strong independent troubleshooting capability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a high throughput screening environment.
• Proficiency with liquid handling platforms and basic scripting is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with NGS-based functional screening and experience with barcoded mRNA libraries.

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