Scientist, Analytical Development and Quality Control
Core
Develop and optimize analytical methods for characterizing novel nucleic acid therapeutics and LNP delivery vehicles.
Role type
Scientist I, Analytical Development and Quality Control
Builds
Efficient systems for sample testing, data delivery, and product release characterization
Domain
Biotechnology / Gene Therapy / mRNA / LNPs
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
HPLC separations, plate-based assays (ELISA, qPCR/dPCR), method development, experimental design, data analysis, SOP creation, technical writing
Preferred skills
Mentoring junior staff, troubleshooting complex experiments, independent execution
Technologies
HPLC, Benchling, MS Office, JMP, GraphPad, Empower, Chromeleon
Responsibilities
Setup and optimize systems for efficient sample testing and data delivery; Conduct method development for nucleic acid cargo and LNP product release; Lead experimental studies to optimize method specificity, sensitivity, and accuracy; Analyze, troubleshoot, and communicate experimental findings; Maintain inventory of nucleic acid cargo; Compose and revise SOPs and train team members; Present experimental results to internal teams
Seniority
Individual Contributor (IC), early-career scientist with significant experience