Scientist

Lancesoft

San Diego, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$50

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Assays, Autoclave, Biochemistry, Campaigns, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Dialysis, Documentation, Experiment Design, Laboratory Management, Microsoft Excel, Nucleic Acid, Organizational Skills, Prism, Record Keeping, Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Statistics, Statistics Software, Team Player

LOCATION

San Diego, CA

POSTED

5 days ago

Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Scientist 1 to join our Formulation team. In this hands-on laboratory role, you will work closely with senior scientists to execute and optimize the synthesis of targeted and non-targeted lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for nucleic acid delivery. The successful candidate will be a collaborative team player with strong technical and data analysis skills who is ready to contribute to our non-viral delivery platform.
Responsibilities:
Execute and optimize the synthesis and characterization of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) encapsulating nucleic acids for in vitro and in vivo studies under the guidance of senior formulation scientists.
Implement Design of Experiment (DoE) based screening campaigns to evaluate and establish optimal LNP compositions and processing parameters.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to support and fulfill formulation requests.
Support early-stage formulation development and downstream processing activities, including cryoprotection, scale-up, and stability studies.
Maintain detailed records documenting formulation activities and results.
Analyze, interpret, and present experimental data to the formulation team.
Contribute to routine lab management activities, including inventory tracking, supply ordering, buffer preparation, and autoclaving.
Requirements, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education: Bachelor s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline with 2+ years of biopharma industry experience, OR a Master s degree with 1+ years of industry experience.
LNP Expertise: Minimum of 1 2 years of hands-on laboratory experience specializing in LNP formulation and encapsulation of nucleic acids (mRNA, siRNA, or DNA).
Analytical Skills: Proficiency with standard LNP characterization methods, including Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Zeta potential, and Ribogreen assays.
Preferred Skills: Prior experience with Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF), dialysis, and bioconjugation chemistry is highly desirable.
Software & Data: High proficiency in MS Excel is required;hands-on experience with statistical and data analysis software (e.G., JMP, Prism) is preferred.
Core Competencies: Strong attention to detail, a track record of producing reproducible data, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively within a fast-paced team environment.

About the Company

Lancesoft

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE

2,000 to 2,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2000

WEBSITE

http://www.lancesoft.com/

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