Associate Scientist II, Analytical Development & Operations

The role

This individual will support analytical development and testing to support screening, optimization, and scale-up efforts. The role involves analyzing samples with various analytical methods and developing novel techniques for mRNA and LNP formulations.

What you will do

• Analyze internally and externally submitted samples with various analytical methods.
• Support the development of analytical methods or novel analytical techniques.
• Focus on deep physical characterization of early/clinical-stage mRNA and LNP formulations.
• Use various statistical tools to analyze and independently draw conclusions about data.
• Analytically support screening, optimization, and scale-up efforts in mRNA and LNP Process Development.

Required qualifications

• B.S. or Advanced Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Working experience in analytical development operations pertaining to biologics
• Prior experience with LNPs with nucleic acid payloads
• Strong collaboration and inter-personal skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet important deadlines

Nice to have

• Experience with analytical methods such as cell-based assays, ELISA’s, RT-PCR and/or LC-MS
• Familiarity working with a Process Development team

Benefits

• health
• dental
• life
• open PTO
• onsite lunch catering
• commuter support
• work/life flexibility and integration

About the company

Strand Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering programmable mRNA therapeutics. Headquartered in Boston, MA, the company is advancing a pipeline with an initial focus on oncology and autoimmune disease.