Associate Scientist, Analytical Development and Quality Control
Core
Develop and optimize analytical methods and systems for testing novel nucleic acid therapeutics (mRNA/DNA) and LNP delivery vehicles.
Role type
Associate Scientist, Analytical Development and Quality Control
Builds
Efficient sample testing systems and data delivery pipelines for gene therapy platform development
Domain
Biotechnology / Gene Therapy / Analytical Chemistry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
HPLC separations, LC-MS, plate-based assays (ELISA, qPCR/dPCR), experimental design, data analysis, technical writing, SOP development, laboratory troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Hands-on experience with mRNA/DNA cargo and LNP products
Technologies
HPLC, LC-MS, ELISA, qPCR, dPCR, Benchling, JMP, GraphPad, Empower, Chromeleon
Responsibilities
Execute experimental studies to optimize method specificity, sensitivity, precision, accuracy, and linearity; troubleshoot assay development and instrument operation issues; maintain inventory of nucleic acid cargo; compose and revise SOPs; present experimental results to internal teams
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC