LNP Production Intern (Full time)

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

About the role

The LNP Production Intern supports the manufacturing and quality control activities associated with mRNA-LNP formulations and related nanoparticle products. This role assists with LNP formulation, purification, concentration, in-process quality testing, inventory management, documentation, and preparation of final products for shipment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced production environment while following established SOPs and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of buffers, reagents, lipids, and payload materials.
• Support mRNA-LNP formulation and downstream processing activities.
• Perform purification and concentration processes following approved SOPs.
• Operate laboratory equipment including centrifuges, filtration devices, TFF systems, and other production equipment.
• Assist in antibody-decorated LNP preparation and purification processes following established procedures.
• Perform routine QC measurements including particle size, PDI, Zeta potential, encapsulation efficiency, and others.
• Accurately record and review production and QC data.
• Ensure all activities comply with GDP (Good Documentation Practices).
• Prepare final products for customer delivery, including sterile filtration, aliquoting, tube labeling, and packaging.
• Maintain sample traceability throughout production and shipping processes.
• Follow all production SOPs, work instructions, and safety procedures.
• Complete batch records and laboratory documentation accurately.
• Maintain compliance with ISO and internal quality systems.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• 0-2 years of laboratory, manufacturing, or biotechnology experience.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Basic understanding of laboratory techniques and equipment.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work independently after training.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mRNA production, LNP technology, sterile techniques, centrifugal filtration or TFF, DLS.
• Experience in GMP, ISO regulated environment.

Pay

Hourly pay-rate is $22-$24 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time role based onsite in Redmond, WA (40 hours per week). Lunch provided daily.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one.
• Paid parental leave after three months of employment.
• Paid time off policy including vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Legal assistance.
• Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Well-being initiatives and peer-to-peer recognition programs.