Position Title: Scientist I Work Location: San Diego, CA, 92111 Assignment Duration: 4+ Months Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary: • our organization is searching for an outstanding Scientist I to join the Gene Therapy team in San Diego, CA. • 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)
Qualification & Experience: • 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, bioengineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or related scientific discipline (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered). • 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 formulating buffers is required • Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce consistent results and effectively communicate them to the team • Ability to be a team player, multitask and work on multiple projects at once, and excel in a collaborative work environment. • Proficiency at MS Excel is required; prior experience with advanced analytical software (Prism, JMP) is desirable • Excellent oral and written communication skills
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $42.00/hr - $46.42/hr.
