Research Associate

Company: Aditi Consulting
Location: Lexington
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

Summary:

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As a Research Associate in the Nucleic Acid Delivery, Formulations & Bioanalysis department, you will become a part of a multinational and diverse team consisting of fellow Laboratory Technicians, Specialist/Scientists and a global department manager. The goal of the team is to develop synthetic/non-viral nanomedicines, apply advanced analytical characterization techniques and translate these to preclinical and clinical studies through internal and external collaborations.



Job Responsibilities:

Regularly formulate and characterize lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) loaded with nucleic acids at small to mid-scale using microfluidics, ensuring reproducibility and scalability of the process while maintaining high product quality and consistency
Conduct freeze-drying studies to evaluate the stability of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) formulations, including assessing critical formulation parameters and optimizing freeze-drying cycles for maximum stability and efficacy of the final product
Communicate findings internally to team via presentations and written reports
Independent planning, execution, and documentation of experiments



Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred with 2 years' minimum relevant experience required OR high school diploma with 8+ years' relevant experience OR Associate or Vocational degree, 4+ years' relevant experience may also be considered
Relevant experience can be a combination of industry and academic experience and should include some of the following:Hands-on experience in formulating lipid nanoparticles at small to mid-scale using microfluidics
Experience with analytical methods, this may include biophysical methods like dynamic light scattering (DLS) and fluorescent based assay (e.g. Ribogreen/PicoGreen), chromatography, pH, etc..
Hands-on experience in lyophilization of lipid nanoparticles.
Independently operate good lab maintenance and equipment SOPs, etc
Experience with automation.





Top 3 Must Have Skills:

Hands-on experience in formulating lipid nanoparticles at small to mid-scale using microfluidics
Hands-on experience in characterizing lipid nanoparticles loaded with nucleic acids (e.g. Ribogreen, DLS)
Hands-on experience in lyophilization of lipid nanoparticles.



Compensation:

The pay rate range above is the base hourly pay range that Aditi Consulting reasonably expects to pay someone for this position (compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, location and end client requirements).



Benefits and Ancillaries:

Medical, dental, vision, PTO benefits and ancillaries may be available for eligible Aditi Consulting employees and vary based on the plan options selected by the employee.



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