SD Scientist I

Greetings from IT Engagements IT Engagements is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. We have an immediate opening for the below position with one of our premium clients. Job Summary: Job Title: SD Scientist I Work Location: San Diego, CA Duration: Long Term Summary This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with new non-viral nucleic acid delivery tools for in vivo and ex vivo genome editing and gene therapy applications. This person will be engaged in the analysis of novel nanoparticle-based pharmaceuticals. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Work at the direction of Analytical scientists to quantitate lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) encapsulating nucleic acidsAnalyze raw materials for LNP formulationsEstablish relationships between physiochemical characteristics of experimental nanoparticle formulations and their efficacy and safetyMaintain detailed records of analytical dataInterface directly with other functional teamsShare responsibility for basic lab management activities (supply ordering, instrument calibration, maintaining schedules) Requirements, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Master's or Bachelor's degree with 2+ years' experience in pharmaceutical sciences, bioengineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or related scientific discipline (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).Practical experience using analytical methods such as RiboGreen, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), and Zeta potential measurement is strongly preferredPrior experience with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is preferredExperience and proficiency with other analytical techniques will be consideredProficiency at formulating buffers is requiredExcellent attention to detail and ability to produce consistent results and effectively communicate them to the teamAbility to be a team player, multitask and work on multiple projects at once, and excel in a collaborative work environment.Proficiency at MS Excel is required; prior experience with advanced analytical software (Prism, JMP) is desirableExcellent oral and written communication skills Thanks Divya divya@itengagements.com