Scientist, mRNA Formulation (LNP Delivery Systems)
Global biopharmaceutical company focused on vaccines and specialty medicines
| Employer | Global biopharmaceutical company focused on vaccines and specialty medicines (not named) |
|---|---|
| Location | Cambridge, MA (Boston) · On-site |
| Type & level | Full-time · Mid-level |
| Pay | USD 89,925–149,875 base + annual bonus and long-term incentive eligibility Source: pay range stated in the source posting |
| Visa path | O-1A fit (senior candidates) |
| Role family | mRNA / Vaccine Platform Scientist |
About the role
The role designs and evaluates mRNA formulations and delivery systems, including lipid nanoparticles, for vaccine and medicine programs. The scientist runs formulation, stability and stress studies and interprets the data to improve product quality. The position requires full on-site lab work.
What you'll do
- Design, prepare and evaluate mRNA formulations and LNP delivery systems
- Run formulation, stability and stress studies for vaccine and therapeutic programs
- Characterize formulations with DLS, zeta potential, chromatography and thermal analysis
- Interpret data and recommend ways to improve stability and performance
- Collaborate with analytical, process development, regulatory and quality teams
- Keep the drug product lab organized and inspection-ready, and write study reports
Requirements
- BS, MS or PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry or related field
- Experience level tied to degree: BS with 5 years, MS with 3 years, or PhD with none
- At least 1 year of hands-on lab work developing mRNA-LNP or other nucleic acid delivery formulations
- Ability to work on-site five days in the lab
Nice to have
- Master's or PhD in a relevant discipline
- Experience with vaccine formulation, protein biologics or nanoparticle delivery
- Experience designing stability and drug product development studies
- Knowledge of high-throughput formulation screening
- Familiarity with scale-up and manufacturing handoffs
Pay & benefits
USD 89,925–149,875 base + annual bonus and long-term incentive eligibility. The posting lists an annual bonus, long-term share-based incentive eligibility, health care and insurance, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and caregiver, parental and medical leave.
Pay source: pay range stated in the source posting. Market data, not an offer from O1DMatch.
Visa path
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