Co-Op, Targeted Non-Viral Delivery

The role

The co-op will help build an automated non-viral delivery platform. The role focuses on improving an automated system for production and characterization of targeted lipid nanoparticles.

What you will do

• Formulate and characterize targeted LNPs on an automated microfluidic workcell
• Run high-throughput screens of ionizable lipids and targeting ligands
• Execute downstream characterization assays such as DLS, RiboGreen, and TNS
• Onboard new workflows and experiment types onto the workcell
• Test and document changes that increase screening throughput
• Record methods, results, and observations in the ELN for reuse across teams

Required qualifications

• Pursuing a BSc or MSc in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, biology, or a related field
• Hands-on wet-lab experience and comfort following detailed SOPs
• Data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret results and iterate on experimental design
• Clear written and verbal communication, including ELN documentation
• Available for the full January co-op term, onsite at Alewife

Nice to have

• Experience with lipid nanoparticle formulation, microfluidics, or other drug delivery systems
• Familiarity with automated systems or high-throughput screening platforms
• Familiarity with protein characterization methods
• Working knowledge of bioanalytical techniques such as fluorescence spectroscopy and electrophoresis

About the company

Lila Sciences is building Scientific Superintelligence to solve humankind's greatest challenges. LILA combines advanced AI models with proprietary AI Science Factory instruments into an operating system for science.