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 RiboGreen, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), and Zeta potential measurement.
• Proficiency in bioconjugation and formulating buffers is required.

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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 a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.

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