Associate Research Scientist

Job Title: Associate Research Scientist

Location: Seattle, WA

Compensation: $55.00 - 65.50/hr

Type: Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent

Responsibilities

• Execute and troubleshoot process development experiments supporting LNP production and purification.
• Assist in the design of experiments and interpretation of data relating to LNP production and purification.
• Manage the flow of samples and data and perform analyses.
• Optimize workflows for assessing new modes of production and purification.
• Support research-to-development transition endeavors, including early-stage/pipeline molecular assessment activities.
• Actively participate and support lab maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebook and documentation.
• Summarize and present data in group meetings and contribute to group discussions and team strategy.
• Author technical reports and study memos.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• STEM degree with 2+ years of relevant industry experience; title/compensation will ultimately be commensurate with education, experience, and skillset
• Demonstrated and extensive experience with TFF and sterile filtration of biological molecules
• Experience with JMP for DoE design and analyses
• Independently motivated with ability to work in teams
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely through oral presentation and technical writing.
• Ability to leverage literature, internal and external resources to solve problems
• Desire to identify and advance the cutting edge
• Possess a growth mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with production and purification of LNPs or molecule of similar nature.
• Degree in biological or chemical engineering, biochemistry, or bio-related field
• Experience with handling of nucleic acids
• Experience with LNP characterization techniques (HPLC, DLS, MALs, NTA, etc.)
• Experience downstream purification of biological molecules (AKTA, chromatography, TFF, viral filtration, etc.)
• Experience with development of continuous processes and implementation process-analytical technologies (PATs)
• Experience with microfluidic technologies
• Experience in the development of other gene delivery or editing materials (e.g. adeno-, retro-, lenti-, RNPs, Cas, mRNA, etc.)

Benefits

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.