Scientist
Core
Develop and optimize lipid nanoparticle formulations and mRNA constructs for cancer and infectious disease vaccines.
Role type
Senior IC scientist (vaccine formulation & mRNA delivery)
Builds
Translational vaccine candidates for clinical development
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Immunology / mRNA therapeutics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mRNA technology, lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulation, in vivo animal models, experimental design, data analysis, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Ph.D. in immunology/molecular biology, federal research environment experience, clinical-stage research support, biologics manufacturing knowledge
Technologies
mRNA constructs, lipid nanoparticles, in vitro/in vivo assay platforms
Responsibilities
Design and execute in vitro and in vivo studies to evaluate biodegradability, biodistribution, safety, immunogenicity, and efficacy; Generate, analyze, and interpret experimental data to support translational decision making; Evaluate and implement enabling technologies to improve vaccine potency, safety, stability, and manufacturability; Oversee project data quality and prepare technical reports for internal stakeholders; Ensure studies comply with institutional, regulatory, and animal care guidelines.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC