Job Description
Northreach is a dynamic recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent in the cell & gene therapy, fintech, and digital sectors. Our mission is to provide a seamless and personalised recruitment experience for clients and candidates, and to create a positive work environment that encourages equality, innovation, and professional growth.
We are a clinical-stage company building a new groundbreaking LNP platform to deliver better mRNA vaccines and treatments for various diseases. We envision a world where mRNA vaccines and treatments are available to everyone and everywhere. We are applying science and technology to address some of the most serious conditions affecting humanity, including increasing antibiotic resistance, cancer, and viral illnesses. We aspire to be the leading life science company in this field. A new opportunity has arisen for a full-time permanent Scientist – Formulations.
We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a background Nanoparticles / Biomaterials / Polymers.
Responsibilities
• Develop nanoparticle formulations for novel mRNA pharmaceuticals.
• Design study plans to optimize formulations for given RNA constructs and therapeutic intervention.
• Develop novel nanoparticle manufacturing technologies for in-house application and transfer to external (GMP) facilities.
• Closely interact with other teams, e.g., RNA synthesis, Biology, and Analytics within the NeoVac.
• Prepare documents and reports to management and internal and external partners.
• Assure high-quality standards of experimental research and development work in the laboratory
Qualifications
• PhD in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Physics, or related with a focus on Bio- / Nano-materials.
• Profound scientific expertise from own research in nanoparticle technology, colloidal sciences, pharmaceutical technology, or related fields
• Sound understanding of biophysical and physicochemical characterization techniques such as DLS, SAXS, DSC, NMR, LC-MS, HPLC, TEM, etc.
• 1-2 years of relevant industry experience would be advantageous
• Practical experience in nanoparticle assembly & characterization, preferably lipid- or polymer-based nanoparticles.
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Northreach is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and hiring practices, therefore only partner with business that promote DEI. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees.