Position: Scientist I
R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Scientist I in San Diego, CA. Your main responsibilities as a Scientist I:
- 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.
- Responsibilities include executing bioconjugations (e.g., antibodies, peptides) with small molecules or polymers; validating and purifying bioconjugates via LC‑TOF and ÄKTA purification station; formulating non‑targeted and targeted LNPs encapsulating nucleic acids using microfluidic or T‑junction mixing technologies; performing surface bioconjugation for targeted LNPs; supporting analytical assay development (BLI, fluorescence microscopy, ÄKTA); evaluating ligand and particle stability under various conditions; maintaining electronic laboratory notebooks;
and authoring SOPs.
What we are looking for in a Scientist I:
- 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).
- Extensive hands‑on experience in bioconjugation methodologies, process optimization, and bimolecular reaction kinetics.
- Prior expertise in Antibody‑Drug Conjugate (ADC) development is strongly preferred.
- Proven experience with lipid nanoparticle formulation and LNP characterizations via Ribo Green, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), and Zeta potential measurement.
- Proficiency in bioconjugation and formulating buffers is required.
Why Choose R&D Partners?
- Medical insurance - PPO, HMO &
- Dental & Vision insurance
- 401k plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long‑term disability
- Weekly payroll
- Expense reimbursement
- Online timecard approval
Pay Scale:
$75,096 - $93,870 Dependent on Experience)
R&D Partners is an equal‑opportunity employer.
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