Associate Research Scientist

Job Title: Associate Research Scientist

Location: Seattle, WA

Compensation: $55.00 - 65.50

Type: Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent

Responsibilities

• Execute and troubleshoot analytical assays for characterization of LNPs (HPLC/UPLC, DLS, fluorescence-based methods, etc.).
• Assist in the design and evaluate the performance of new analytical development assays of LNPs including HPLC/UPLC, DLS, and fluorescence-based methods.
• Assist in establishing protocols for analytical assays.
• Manage the flow of samples, data, and analyses.
• Optimize workflows for assessing LNP attributes.
• 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, protocols, 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 HPLC/UPLC.
• Experience with nanoparticle characterization techniques (DLS, MALS-FFF, NTA, encapsulation efficiency, etc.).
• 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:

• Degree in biological or chemical engineering, biochemistry, or bio-related field
• Experience with mammalian cell-based assays which include flow cytometric readouts.
• Experience with ELISAs.
• Experience with the downstream purification of biological molecules (AKTA, chromatography, TFF, viral filtration, etc.)
• Experience with adherent and suspension mammalian cell culture techniques
• Experience with production and purification of LNPs

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.