Engineer

Support the design, manufacturing and characterization of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for screening critical process parameters (CPPs) and critical material attributes (CMAs) that impact critical quality attributes (CQAs).

Responsibilities

• Support the design and execution of a wide range of experiments including DoEs to advance LNP technology and process development.
• Participate in defining equipment specification/selection, draft procedures and recommended operating parameters/ranges
• Write protocols, perform experiments, organize and analyze data, interpret results, record experiments in an electronic lab notebook, and summarize work in presentations and technical reports
• Assist in ordering supplies, making reagents, and maintaining a safe and high-performing laboratory
• Multi-task across several projects and manage time effectively to achieve results Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams and execute other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in chemical engineering, bioengineering, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or another related field with 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with lipid nanoparticle formulations and analytical characterization methods (Preferred)
• Strong problem-solving skills, and creative/innovative approach in problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and in very dynamic interdisciplinary team environments. Proven record in working with partners/collaborators is desirable.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and innovative self-starter who continuously seeks to improve existing laboratory methods and processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in literature search and relevant computer software skills are required.
• Knowledge of practices and equipment used to run manufacturing processes in a GMP environment, including TFF, sterile filtration, single-use technology, and sterile/aseptic processing preferred.