Scientist, Drug Product Analytical

Newlimit
South San Francisco, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level scientists with expertise in RNA and LNP analytical methods working in biotech drug development.

Best fit for

  • Ph.D. scientists with industry experience in mRNA-LNP delivery systems
    — “Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field with 1-3 years of industry experience with direct experience working with mRNA-LNP delivery systems
  • Analytical chemists skilled in RNA purity and lipid content analysis
    — “Expertise in Ion-Pair Reversed-Phase Chromatography for determining RNA purity, integrity and content
  • Scientists comfortable with cross-functional collaboration and CRO/CDMO partnerships
    — “Work closely with the cross-functional teams to support RNA and LNP analysis for drug development from early discovery to GLP/GMP stages

Things to consider

  • Role requires deep technical expertise in multiple analytical methods
    — “Expertise in developing and implementing analytical methods to characterize RNA drug substances and LNP drug products
  • Position involves authoring technical reports for regulatory filings
    — “Author high-quality technical reports, SOPs, and validation protocols to support regulatory filings

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with ICH guidelines and method validation
    — “Understanding of ICH guidelines regarding method qualification and validation ICH Q2 (R1) and Q14
  • Demonstrate success in tech-transferring methods to external partners
    — “Proven success in tech-transferring analytical methods to Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations
  • Showcase data visualization skills with tools like JMP or Python
    — “DoE, data visualization and statistical analysis (JMP, Python, R)
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • Developed and implemented analytical methods for drug product characterization
  • Supported drug product development from early discovery to GLP/GMP stages
Typical background
Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Skills & requirements

Required

Analytical MethodsRNA Drug SubstancesLNP Drug ProductsMethod QualificationValidationTech-transfer ProcessesIp-rp Lc-uv/flrLc-cadCapillary ElectrophoresisDls/mals/cryo-tem

Preferred

ICH GuidelinesDoeData VisualizationStatistical Analysis

Stack & domain

Ip-rp Lc-uv/flrLc-cadCapillary ElectrophoresisDls/mals/cryo-temBiotechnologyPharmaceutical Sciences

About the role

Original posting from Newlimit via Greenhouse

About NewLimit

NewLimit is a biotechnology company working to radically extend human healthspan. We’re developing medicines to treat age-related diseases by reprogramming the epigenome, a new therapeutic mechanism to restore regenerative potential in aged and diseased cells. We leverage functional genomics, pooled perturbation screening, and machine learning models to unravel the biology of epigenetic aging and disease using experiments of unprecedented scale.

Position

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Scientist to join our Delivery Sciences team. In this role, you will focus on building the analytical methods to characterize Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs) to enable our nucleic acid delivery technologies and support the drug product development.

Expertise in developing and implementing analytical methods to characterize RNA drug substances and LNP drug products, with experience managing method qualification, validation, and tech-transfer processes.

 

What you'll do

In your role as a Scientist, you will:

Design and execute analytical methods to assess the identity, integrity and purity of RNA drug substances and LNP drug products and LNP-conjugates

Perform deep-dive analysis into mRNA integrity, identity, lipid content and identity analysis to support drug product stability studies

Work closely with the cross-functional teams to support RNA and LNP analysis for drug development from early discovery to GLP/GMP stages. Act as a technical expert for our CRO/CDMO partners on drug substance and drug product analytical method development, validation phases and PK/PD assay developments

Interpret data from various analytical assays, reports and prepare data packages

Author high-quality technical reports, SOPs, and validation protocols to support regulatory filings

Requirements

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field with 1-3 years of industry experience with direct experience working with mRNA-LNP delivery systems

IP-RP LC-UV/FLR: Expertise in Ion-Pair Reversed-Phase Chromatography for determining RNA purity, integrity and content

LC-CAD: Expertise in method development for lipid purity, content and lipid adducts analysis.

Capillary Electrophoresis (CE): Experience developing RNA integrity analysis in both Drug Substance (DS) and LNP Drug Product (DP)

DLS/MALS/Cryo-TEM: Expertise in particle size, polydispersity and particle distribution analysis

Nice to have

Understanding of ICH guidelines regarding method qualification and validation ICH Q2 (R1) and Q14

Proven success in tech-transferring analytical methods to Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations.

DoE, data visualization and statistical analysis (JMP, Python, R)

Benefits

NewLimit offers generous benefits to ensure our team can focus on our mission:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Industry-leading paid time off (PTO) — 20 days/year for all employees + holidays

Meals and snacks on-site

 

Salary Range: $130,000 to $170,000. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. NewLimit offers a competitive benefits package, which includes a 401k, healthcare coverage, and 20 days of PTO. Learn more at: https://www.newlimit.com/careers   *This compensation and benefits information is based on Company's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

 

Source: Newlimit careers (Greenhouse)

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