Principal Scientist/senior Scientist Nucleic Acid Delivery

Evonik Corporation

Cambridge, MA, USA
Hybrid
Nucleic acid delivery
Lipid-based formulations
Non-viral vector platforms
Lead the design, development, and characterization of novel non-viral vector platforms for targeted delivery of nucleic acid-based therapeutics, including lipid nanoparticles and alternative gene delivery systems

Job Summary

  • Lead the design, development, and characterization of novel non-viral vector platforms for targeted delivery of nucleic acid-based therapeutics, including lipid nanoparticles and alternative gene delivery systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scopes, timelines, and deliverables based on market needs and internal capabilities, while taking a leadership role in project management.
  • Mentor junior scientists, technicians and students, providing guidance and support in their professional development, and leading training sessions to enhance team capabilities.

Matching Summary

Lead the design, development, and characterization of novel non-viral vector platforms for targeted delivery of nucleic acid-based therapeutics, including lipid nanoparticles and alternative gene delivery systems.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Nucleic Acid Delivery
  • lipid-based formulations
  • non-viral vector platforms
  • in vitro assays
  • high-throughput screening
  • lipid chemistry
  • bioconjugation techniques

Nice-to-have

  • customer-centric approach
  • service mindset
  • collaborative mindset
  • hybrid and flexible working
  • emerging technologies

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. or M.Sc. with 4+ or 8+ years industry experience
  • LNP development and drug delivery experience
  • strong background in nucleic acid therapeutics
  • lipid-based and polymer-based delivery systems
  • nanoparticle characterization techniques
  • formulation downstream purification methods
  • cell-based assays
  • gel electrophoresis
  • biosafety level 2 environment
  • formulation or assay automation
  • independent data interpretation
  • troubleshoot technical challenges
  • excellent communication skills
  • fluency in English

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