Temp Senior Research Associate​/Sr Scientist, Formulation and Delivery Sciences

Temp Senior Research Associate/Sr Scientist, Formulation and Delivery Sciences

Hiring Manager:
Bret Coldren

Location:

Onsite - Carlsbad, CA

Summary:

We seek an energetic and detail-oriented Sr. Research Associate or Sr. Scientist to support Ionis's new gene editing franchise. This is an onsite laboratory-based role in nanoparticle formulations R&D for the intracellular delivery of RNA. The successful candidate will synthesize research scale RNA-loaded lipid nanoparticles, perform physical-chemical characterizations, and assist with biological testing in rodents and/or cell culture.

Responsibilities:

• Meticulous hands-on laboratory work synthesizing and documenting a variety of RNA-loaded lipid nanoparticles using microfluidic mixing, dialysis, filtration, centrifugation, SEC, etc.
• Perform particle analysis via Ribogreen, DLS, zeta potential, pKa determination, etc and potentially analyze lipids and RNA via HPLC.
• Assist with routine rodent procedures to dose formulations and assess safety/activity.
• Thoroughly document results in electronic lab notebooks and assist with analysis of data.
• Assist in maintaining general laboratory organization and supplies.

Requirements:

• BS in life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, or related discipline with at least 5 yrs of relevant academic/industry laboratory experience (for Sr. RA level)
• PhD in life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, or related discipline with at least 2 years of relevant academic/industry laboratory experience (for Sr. Scientist role).
• Must have prior expertise in accurately synthesizing numerous bench-scale RNA-containing LNP batches using microfluidic mixing technologies and bench-scale purification.
• Must have prior experience performing nanoparticle characterization using Ribogreen, DLS, Zeta potential, etc. Experience with analysis of lipids/RNAs via HPLC is a big plus.
• Ability to learn and perform routine rodent procedures (eg., tail vein injection and necropsy)
• A team player who can work both independently and with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Good organizational and written/verbal communication skills

For more information about Ionis and to apply for this position, please visit our website. Reference Requisition # TEMP

The hourly pay scale for this position is $42.34/hour to $75.49/hour

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