Scientist, Research Scientist, Pharmaceutical Science​/ Research

The company is searching for an outstanding Scientist I to join the Gene Therapy team in San Diego, CA.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with new non-viral nucleic acid delivery tools for in vivo and ex vivo genome editing and gene therapy applications. This person will be engaged in the analysis of the company’s nanoparticle-based pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Work at the direction of Analytical scientists to quantitate lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) encapsulating nucleic acids.
• Analyze raw materials for LNP formulations.
• Establish relationships between physiochemical characteristics of experimental nanoparticle formulations and their efficacy and safety.
• Maintain detailed records of analytical data.
• Interface directly with other functional teams.
• Share responsibility for basic lab management activities (supply ordering, instrument calibration, maintaining schedules).

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical sciences, bioengineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or related scientific discipline (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
• Practical experience using analytical methods such as Ribo Green, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), and Zeta potential measurement is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is preferred.
• Experience and proficiency with other analytical techniques will be considered.
• Proficiency at formulating buffers is required.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce consistent results and effectively communicate them to the team.
• Ability to be a team player, multitask and work on multiple projects at once, and excel in a collaborative work environment.
• Proficiency at MS Excel is required; prior experience with advanced analytical software (Prism, JMP) is desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
• supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity)
• a 401(k)-retirement savings
• life & disability insurance
• an employee assistance program
• identity theft protection
• legal support
• auto and home insurance
• pet insurance
• employee discounts with some preferred vendors