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Sr Scientist, Discovery Sciences and Technologies

United States - California - Foster City💼 Full-time💰 $169,320–$169,320🗓 2026-07-30 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead mRNA-LNP discovery research and formulation optimization for therapeutic applications in Virology, Oncology, and Inflammation.

Role type

Senior Scientist, Discovery Sciences & Technologies (LNP Center of Excellence)

Builds

mRNA-LNP-based drug delivery candidates and optimized lipid formulations

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / mRNA therapeutics / Drug Delivery Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Ionizable lipid chemistry, LNP formulation design, High-throughput screening, Tangential-flow filtration (TFF), Microfluidic mixing, LC-based analysis, DoE-based screening, Scientific project leadership

Preferred skills

Targeted-LNP conjugation strategies, Formulation scale-up, Technology transfer to CMC/CDMO

Technologies

Microfluidic platforms, DLS/PDI, Zeta potential analyzers, LC-MS, TFF systems

Responsibilities

Design and optimize mRNA-LNP formulations and targeted architectures; Execute high-throughput screening campaigns for transfection efficiency and immune activation; Establish QC workflows for particle characterization; Lead scientific projects and mentor junior scientists; Build strategic collaborations with academic groups and CROs.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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