Scientist – LNP Formulation
About The Position
The Scientist – LNP Formulation manufactures small- and large-scale lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations, including LNP production, purification, and analysis using industry-standard protocols. The role is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Laboratories Functional Service Partnership team, which provides sustained scientific and operational support within customer organizations to advance drug development. This is a fully onsite position at a customer site in Boston, Massachusetts. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. The employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and pass a background check that includes drug screening. Relocation assistance is not provided.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a laboratory science such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology, or a similar field, plus experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job, comparable to 2+ years; alternatively, a master’s degree.
- Hands-on experience with LNP formation mixing technologies, including microfluidic mixing and Impingement Jet Mixing devices.
- Hands-on experience and knowledge of LNP purification techniques, including tangential flow filtration (TFF).
- Hands-on experience conducting LNP process development experiments focused on maintaining product quality.
- Experience manufacturing LNP formulations for non-human primate studies.
- Knowledge and experience with LNP analytics, including size, PDI, RNA encapsulation, osmolality, and endotoxin measurement.
- Exemplary work ethic and commitment to scientific rigor.
- Strong communication skills.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Able to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.
- Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
- Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
- Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
- Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
- Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
- Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
Responsibilities
- Manufacture small- and large-scale LNP formulations, including production, purification, and analysis, using industry-standard protocols.
- Meet established deadlines.
- Maintain clear and complete experimental records in an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN).
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and generate and maintain thorough, accurate documentation.
- Adapt to strategic changes in a dynamic, fast-paced drug development environment.
- Learn new techniques and expand technical capabilities.
- Collaborate within a team.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration.
- Potential eligibility for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.
- National medical and dental plans and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
- At least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually.
- Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
- Accident and life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
- 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
- Career and development prospects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
