CareerPlan

Scientist, mRNA Formulation

USA - Massachusetts - CambridgeFull-time$90k–$150k2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Design and develop innovative mRNA delivery systems (LNP platforms) to support vaccine and medicine discovery programs.

Role type

Scientist, mRNA Formulation

Builds

mRNA vaccine and therapeutic delivery systems

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / mRNA therapeutics

Required skills

mRNA-LNP formulation development, stability study design, physicochemical characterization (DLS, zeta potential, chromatography), analytical data interpretation, laboratory study execution, regulatory collaboration

Preferred skills

vaccine formulation, protein biologics, nanoparticle delivery systems, high-throughput screening, process development, scale-up considerations

Technologies

Lipid nanoparticles (LNP), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Zeta potential, Chromatography, Thermal analysis

Responsibilities

Design and evaluate mRNA formulations and delivery systems; Develop and execute formulation, stability, and stress studies; Characterize physicochemical properties of mRNA formulations; Analyze experimental data to identify risks and recommend strategies; Collaborate with analytical, process development, regulatory, and quality teams; Maintain laboratory records and documentation; Troubleshoot formulation challenges

Seniority

Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC