Scientist I-Lipid Nanoparticle Formulation

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Scientist I for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical clients in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities:

We seek an outstanding candidate to join the Gene Therapy Nanotechnology team. The Scientist I will contribute to our cutting-edge delivery platform by designing, preparing, and characterizing ligand conjugates and targeted lipid nanoparticles. A critical component of this role is supporting targeted delivery systems through bioconjugation chemistry, including preparing protein conjugates and formulating targeted LNPs.

• Execute bioconjugations (e.g., antibodies, peptides) with small molecules or polymers.
• Validate and purify bioconjugates via LC-TOF and ÄKTA purification station.
• Formulate non-targeted and targeted LNPs encapsulating nucleic acids using microfluidic or T-junction mixing technologies.
• Perform surface bioconjugation for targeted LNPs.
• Support analytical assay development (BLI, fluorescence microscopy, ÄKTA).
• Evaluate ligand and particle stability under various conditions.
• Maintaining electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Authoring SOPs.

Required Skills:

• MS with 2+ years or BS with 5+ years in pharmaceutical sciences, bioengineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related scientific discipline (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
• Proven experience with lipid nanoparticle formulation and LNP characterizations via RiboGreen, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), and Zeta potential measurement.
• Proficiency in bioconjugation and formulating buffers is required.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce consistent results and effectively communicate with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in MS Excel is required; prior experience with advanced analytical software (Prism, JMP) is desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Extensive hands-on experience in bioconjugation methodologies, process optimization, and bimolecular reaction kinetics. Prior expertise in Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) development is strongly preferred.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

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